“… Before the war, tents in Gaza were mainly used for recreation, such as family gatherings at the beach. A high-quality tent might have cost 200 shekels, or about $50.
This month [january 2024], a small tent cost Abu Salah 700 shekels, or about $185, he said. That’s cheap, he added: People occupying nearby shelters paid double, or more.
Opportunists are making use of this war. They hope this war continues so they can keep making money,” Abu Salah said. Some people have posted on social media offering tents for rent or sale. Some may be trying to make money, Palestinians told NPR, while others say they were forced to sell shelter materials in order to pay for food and water.“…”
(source: 19jan2024, npr org)