gas into Gaza. Lists of restrictions were generated based on what Israel defines as 'dual use' goods, items that might be put to military uses threatening Israel's security. These measures are contested internationally and criticized for exacerbating economic and living conditions in Gaza.

Prior to the blockade, Gaza's population stood at 1.6 million, serviced by 400 trucks carrying goods into the Strip every day. Under the new policy, according to the Israeli NGO Gisha,