Head of the Popular Committee against the siege MP Jamal al-Khudari said that Israel has been detaining and banning over 2000 trucks carrying goods from entering the Gaza Strip through Karm Abu Salem crossing after it had been closed completely.
In a press statement on Wednesday Khudari pointed out that these trucks are carrying basic needs and raw materials for the continuation of industrial and commercial projects. He cautioned that these measures will increase poverty and unemployment rates and lead to a more deteriorated economy in Gaza.
He elaborated that these products were purchased and imported officially and legally with all required transfer approvals including sea ports and commercial crossings.
However Israeli occupation authorities returned the goods after reaching Karm Abu Salem crossing which has led to great losses because of long-term storage Khudari concluded.
