Gaza’s Government Media Office has denied claims that authorities are charging fees on commercial trucks entering the territory. It says no government taxes or fees have been imposed on such trucks for three years.
The denial followed an allegation by Israeli official Yoram Halevi that Hamas was demanding 10,000 shekels—about $3,225—per truck and requiring a share of sales to be made in cash. Gaza officials say the figure refers to a voluntary community initiative intended to support aid work, rather than a compulsory government charge.
They also say a cash-payment measure was introduced by Gaza’s Chamber of Commerce amid a shortage of cash and the circulation of worn banknotes. The dispute comes as Gaza faces severe shortages of food, fuel and essential goods.
Gaza officials are calling for 600 trucks to be allowed into the territory each day, saying current deliveries fall short of what residents need. The claims from both sides remain disputed, while access restrictions and limited supplies continue to shape daily life across Gaza.
