The only way Palestinians can get cash in Gaza is to use money exchangers — who take a big cut

two men sit in a cafe and count money

In Gaza, where banknotes are in short supply, Palestinians are forced to digitally transfer money to men known as exchangers who give them cash after taking a large cut for themselves. What’s left doesn’t stretch very far as wartime inflation has sharply increased the price of scarce food and essentials.

CBC | World News

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