Summary
In Gaza City, the prices of toys have soared due to Israeli restrictions, making it hard for families to buy toys for children during the Eid holiday. Parents, like Rania al-Saudi, face high prices because toys are difficult to import, leading to shortages in the market.
Key Facts
- Gaza City is experiencing high toy prices, affecting families' ability to buy them for Eid.
- Rania al-Saudi, a mother of two, found toy prices too expensive compared to earlier times.
- Israeli restrictions on importing items into Gaza contribute to the high prices.
- Many families cannot afford toys, affecting children's enjoyment of Eid celebrations.
- The war beginning in October 2023 has further limited the availability of toys.
- Toy vendor Anwar al-Huwaity explains that scarcity has driven prices up to three times their usual amount.
- Toys have been hard to find as supply chains are disrupted.
