VOICED: New Gaza imports hit local industry hard

The video discusses the effects of the partial lifting of the blockade on the Palestinian Territory, highlighting the increase in imported goods from Israel and Jordan, which has led to lower prices but also increased competition for local factories. Despite the easing of the blockade, local businesses, such as a biscuit factory and Mecca Cola, face challenges due to limited access to essential supplies and fierce competition from cheaper imports. This situation has resulted in reduced production, layoffs, and a growing number of job seekers in Gaza, illustrating the complex economic consequences of the blockade and its partial lifting.

What was one of the effects of the partial lifting of the blockade on the Palestinian Territory?

• Decrease in imported goods prices

• Increase in imported goods prices

• Decrease in choice of goods

• Increase in local goods prices

Why is the local biscuit factory still struggling despite the easing of the blockade?

• Excessive production capacity

• Inability to import necessary supplies

• High cost of local labor

• Lack of demand for biscuits

What challenge does the Mecca Cola drinks factory face due to cheaper imports?

• Increased production hours

• Need to import carbon dioxide

• Expansion of factory operations

• Reduction in production and staff layoffs

How did the competition with Israeli products affect the Mecca Cola drinks factory?

• It increased their production hours

• It forced them to close down

• It had no impact on their operations

• It led to a reduction in production hours

What is a potential consequence for local factories unable to export their goods?

• Expansion of export markets

• Addition to Gaza's unemployment line

• Decrease in local unemployment

• Increase in local employment