VOICED: Strapped Gazans buy Israeli cast-off clothes

The video explores the Yarmouk market in Gaza City, where lively bidding occurs for secondhand clothes from Israel. Despite a preference to avoid Israeli castaways, economic hardship forces many Palestinians to buy these clothes. With high unemployment and limited income, secondhand markets have become essential. The market has thrived since the 2006 Israeli blockade, and even as the blockade eases, the habit of buying secondhand clothes persists.

What is the main reason Palestinians in Gaza City participate in auctions for second-hand clothes?

• They are unaware of other clothing options.

• Economic necessity forces them to buy affordable clothing.

• They want to support Israeli businesses.

• They prefer Israeli fashion.

How often does Jamal visit the Yarmouk market?

• Every day

• Twice a month

• Every week

• Once a month

What percentage of the Gaza Strip's population is unemployed?

• 60%

• 45%

• 30%

• 75%

Since when has the market for second-hand clothes flourished in Gaza?

• Since 2000

• Since 2006

• Since 2010

• Since 2015

What is the likely future of the second-hand clothing trend in Gaza despite the easing of the blockade?

• It will become less common.

• It will continue to be popular.

• It will disappear completely.

• It will be replaced by new clothing imports.