"Rania al-Saudi, standing in front of a toy stall, expressed her disbelief at the high prices, stating, 'Oh my God, it's so expensive this used to be much cheaper.' She pleaded with the vendor to lower the prices, but he explained that obtaining toys was incredibly difficult due to Israeli restrictions on imports into Gaza."
"Rania lamented, 'The prices are extremely high, and the vendors tell us that toys have not entered Gaza since the start of the war.' She reflected on the joy that Eid holidays should bring to children, saying, 'Eid holidays are for children's joy, and children are happy with toys and entertainment. But our children are deprived of everything.'"
Gaza's toy market is experiencing significant shortages and inflated prices due to ongoing war and Israeli restrictions on imports. Parents like Rania al-Saudi struggle to afford toys for their children, particularly during Eid. Many families visit toy stalls but leave empty-handed, unable to purchase items that have become unaffordable. Rania, displaced by the conflict, reflects on the joy toys used to bring her daughters and laments their current deprivation. The economic crisis has left children without the joy and entertainment typically associated with holiday celebrations.
Read at www.aljazeera.com
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