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This bulletin provides information on price changes for the most commonly consumed staples and their potential impacts on the cost of the basic food basket.

This Food Security and Market Monitoring system provides up-to-date information on access and availability of basic food commodities in the occupied Palestinian territory (oPt).

This Food Security and Market Monitoring system provides up-to-date information on access and availability of basic food commodities in the occupied Palestinian territory (oPt).

The Government of Israel (GoI) announced on 20 June 2010 its decision to “ease” the blockade on the Gaza Strip by expanding commercial crossings and improving access to humanitarian and commercial goods except any “dual-use items” that could be used for potential military activity against the State of Israel. On 8 December 2010, the GoI announced that it would allow the export of agricultural products, furniture and textile products through the crossings to assist the Gaza economy . Since the announcement, a list of controlled dual-use items was published ; however, a list of items not permitted into Gaza has not been released. While construction materi-als have been allowed entry for some projects, the coordination procedures are heavy and cause delays in implementation, which also increases costs for humanitarian agencies. The planned expansion of commercial crossings did not take effect; rather Karni was closed in March 2011 and only one crossing is open for import and export of goods. In effect, the easing of the blockade has had only marginal positive impact in Gaza.

WFP Food Security and Market Monitoring Report provides up-to-date information on access and availability of basic food commodities in the occupied Palestinian territory (oPt).

The Israeli closure of the occupied Palestinian territory (oPt) on the Palestinian population, compounded by the recent global food and fuel price increases, have led to increased unemployment rates in both the West Bank and the Gaza Strip.

This study analyzes the food markets of Jordan, Syria, Lebanon, Palestine, Iran, Iraq, and Yemen (ME-ODC Countries), to better understand their dynamics, particularly in light of the sudden flare in food prices.

This assessment provides information on price changes for the most commonly consumed staples and their potential
impacts on the cost of the basic food basket.

The aims of the study were to evaluate the appropriateness of existing safety nets for mitigating the impact of rising prices on the food insecure population, and to identify appropriate programming response options for WFP. The external consultant undertook a two-week mission to meet with a wide range of stakeholders in oPT including WFP staff, combined with literature review from home.

WFP Food Security and Market Monitoring Report provides up-to-date information on access and availability of basic food commodities in the occupied Palestinian territory (oPt).