AP investigation shows how banned goods are smuggled into Gaza and millions of dollars change hands

An Associated Press investigation found that Israeli restrictions on goods entering the Gaza Strip have led to a booming illegal smuggling trade, with millions of dollars changing hands among various actors. The illicit passage of items, ranging from cigarettes and iPhones to anesthetics, has caused inflated prices for residents in Gaza. Profits are reported to flow not only to traders and middlemen but also potentially to Israeli soldiers and the Hamas-led government.