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GAZA CITY \u2014 A silent but steady flow of Palestinians is leaving the Gaza Strip amid the ongoing conflict and deepening humanitarian crisis. According to regional reports, dozens of Gaza residents holding dual citizenship are flying out of the enclave each week. Since the outbreak of war in October, at least 40,000 people have left Gaza, a number that officials expect will continue to rise.<\/p>\n

Skyrocketing Prices, Deepening Desperation<\/strong>
\nThe exodus comes as prices for basic goods have soared to unprecedented levels. The Israeli military reports that the price of a single sack of flour in Gaza has hit $1,000\u2014a sharp indicator of the region\u2019s economic collapse.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, Hamas is accused of a two-faced strategy: publicly trying to curb price hikes while profiting off the black market in areas under its control.<\/p>\n

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Marketplace in Gaza showing signs of extreme scarcity | Photo: Flash90<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Stalled Negotiations, Mounting Pressure<\/strong>
\nDiplomatic sources suggest Israel continues to receive backing from the United States in its policies toward Gaza, especially amid deadlocked negotiations over the release of Israeli hostages.<\/p>\n

Israeli defense officials now believe Hamas may attempt to exploit the humanitarian crisis\u2014crafting a global narrative of famine and desperation to pressure Western and Arab nations into action.<\/p>\n

\u201cHamas is looking to turn hunger into a political weapon,\u201d said a senior Israeli source. \u201cTheir aim is to shift international pressure onto Israel.\u201d<\/p>\n

Outlook: A Deeper Crisis Within Weeks<\/strong>
\nAccording to Southern Command estimates, conditions in Gaza could worsen dramatically within the next two weeks. The population, heavily reliant on humanitarian aid, is expected to face acute shortages of food, medicine, and medical supplies.<\/p>\n

Defense officials believe Hamas may seek to leverage the crisis to push for increased aid shipments\u2014or use it as a bargaining chip in broader negotiations.<\/p>\n

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IDF forces continue operations in Gaza | Photo: IDF Spokesperson\u2019s Unit
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