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Force in Play

Resumed commercial shipments on October 19 under tightened payment rules

Commercial trucks began entering Gaza again on October 19, after merchants said Hamas had withdrawn its demand for 10,000 shekels ($3,225) per truck. Israel's military body that runs the crossings said payments must now go through bank transfers, and that any merchant found to have paid Hamas would be barred from importing.

Updated Oct 22