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The only border crossing into Gaza not controlled by Israel has been closed since October 7. Palestinians are struggling without humanitarian aid while hundreds of trucks wait in Egypt.
In 2007, Israel set up blockades around the Gaza Strip, claiming that many everyday items could also be used to make weapons.
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