Palestinians in Gaza fear food shortages and price hikes after Israel blocks aid to pressure Hamas for a ceasefire extension. Prices for basic goods have already soared, and shoppers and aid workers are concerned that prices will continue to rise. The closure of Gaza's crossings has caused panic about food supplies, with prices increasing by 80 percent and potentially rising by 200 percent. The aid suspension has also had a demoralizing effect on the people of Gaza, who fear a return to the conditions of the previous war. Negotiations between Israel and Hamas for the continuation of the truce have hit an impasse.