Largely related to the long-term restrictions imposed by Israel on the movement of people and goods to and from the Gaza Strip through Israeli-controlled crossings, the economy and the population in Gaza have become dependent upon the illegal tunnel trade, stemming from smuggling tunnels under the border with Egypt, and the Egyptian-controlled Rafah Crossing, which has become the primary passenger entryand exit point to the outside world. In recent months, as part of efforts to counter insecurity and illegal activities in the Sinai, the Egyptian authorities have closed illegal tunnels and limited the operation of the Rafah Crossing.
At the same time, there have been only limited easings of the ongoing restrictions imposed at legitimate crossing points from Israel. Consequently, an already fragile humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip has worsened.
Full Report
http://www.ochaopt.org/documents/ocha_opt_the_humanitarian_monitor_2013_09_27_english.pdf
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