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ISRAEL AT WAR - DAY 432

Gaza exports

Ammonium chloride, used in the construction of rocket fuel, is found in containers destined for Gaza in July 2023. (Tax and Customs Authority)
September 14, 2023, 7:48 pm
Israel intercepts 16 tons of chemicals used in rocket fuel headed to Gaza from Turkey
Authorities say July shipment of ammonium chloride was hidden in containers of plaster, discovered by customs officials at Ashdod port
By ToI Staff
Trucks resuming transit through the commercial crossing of Karm Abu Salem, or Kerem Shalom, in Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip on September 10, 2023. (Said Khatib/AFP)
September 10, 2023, 4:54 pm
Gaza exports into Israel resume days after attempted explosives smuggling
IDF closed trade route last week in response to attempt to transfer ‘high-quality explosives’ hidden in clothing shipment
By AFP and Emanuel Fabian
A Hamas security officer checks a truck entering Gaza at the Kerem Shalom cargo crossing with Israel, in Rafah, southern Gaza Strip, June 21, 2021. (Adel Hana/AP)
September 8, 2023, 6:18 pm
Israel to end suspension of Gaza exports on Sunday
Last week military chief ordered to ban shipments from Strip after attempt to smuggle ‘high-quality’ explosive material via crossing to West Bank
By Emanuel Fabian
In this Monday, March 30, 2020 file photo, Palestinians make protective overalls meant to shield people from the coronavirus, to be exported to Israel, at a local factory in Gaza City (AP Photo/Adel Hana, File)
April 25, 2020, 6:24 pm
Gaza factories roar back to life to make protective wear — including for Israel
After many years, sewing workshops are back to working at full capacity — producing masks, gloves and protective gowns for export
By Agencies and ToI Staff
Illustrative: Palestinians sell used clothing shipped through the Kerem Shalom crossing, between Israel and the town of Rafah, in southern Gaza Strip on October 13, 2010. (Abed Rahim Khatib/Flash90)
July 11, 2018, 10:15 pm
‘Poverty begets violence’: Gaza businessmen rue border crossing restrictions
Disavowing attacks on Israel, Palestinian merchants slam fresh Israeli restrictions at Kerem Shalom over wave of incendiary devices launched from coastal enclave
By Adam Rasgon
A screenshot from the Gaza Artificial Island Initiative released June 28, 2017 by the Intelligence Ministry headed by Yisrael Katz.
June 29, 2017, 2:35 am
In new vid, Israeli minister promotes Gaza island plan
Animated clip with English narration shows Yisrael Katz’s vision for artificial island with suggested port, cargo terminal and airport
By ToI Staff and Agencies
Transportation Minister Yisrael Katz attends a press conference at the Transportation Ministry in Jerusalem on March 14, 2017. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
March 30, 2017, 11:36 am
To stop treading water, minister floats Gaza island plan
Critics fear proposal could further isolate the Strip, but Yisrael Katz says it would give Palestinians there a ‘gateway to the world’
By Mike Smith
Palestinian businessmen and traders hold banners and shout slogans during a demonstration to protest after Israel suspended their permits to cross to Israel on August 15, 2016 in Beit Hanun, near the Erez crossing point with Israel, in the northern Gaza Strip. / AFP PHOTO / MAHMUD HAMS
August 16, 2016, 3:56 am
Gaza merchants say Israel withholding permits, stifling trade
Businessmen stage protest at Erez Crossing, claiming more than 1,500 travel documents have been withdrawn
By ToI Staff and AFP
Palestinians harvest strawberries in a field in Beit Lahia, northern Gaza Strip, on December 30, 2015. (Emad Nassar/Flash90)
May 17, 2016, 9:34 pm
In Gaza, using agriculture to grow the economy
A focus on farming could help raise strawberries instead of unemployment, international aid groups believe
By Melanie Lidman
Uri Ariel (Flash90)
April 15, 2016, 5:21 pm
Hard-right minister: Conditions at West Bank checkpoints ‘disgraceful’
Uri Ariel says Israel must improve Palestinian economy, build Gaza port: ‘We are responsible for the region’
By ToI Staff
Illustrative: Palestinian fishermen, as seen in boats at the port of Gaza City, May 13, 2015 (Aaed Tayeh/Flash90)
May 19, 2015, 6:38 pm
Israel denies talks with Hamas on seaport, prisoner swap
Jordanian daily claims sides discussing deep-water port between Gaza and Cyprus to meet long-held Palestinian demand
By Elhanan Miller
A Palestinian farmer picks tomatoes at his farm in the town of Rafah in the southern Gaza strip, 08 August 2007. (photo credit: Ahmed Khateib /Flash90)
March 12, 2015, 1:00 pm
Gaza tomatoes imported to Israel in first for Hamas
Trade in produce from Palestinian coastal enclave was cut off after violent takeover in 2007
By AP
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