Israel Cuts Off Contact with Gaza, Sends Palestinian Workers Back

Israel's Security Cabinet has announced that it will send Gazan workers back to the besieged Palestinian enclave and sever all contact with Gaza. Prior to recent terror attacks, around 18,000 Gazans had permits to work in Israel, where they could earn significantly more than in Gaza. The statement did not provide details on how or when the workers would return to the warzone. Israel also plans to deduct funds designated for Gaza, including funding from the Palestinian Authority. The move comes as Gaza faces a dire humanitarian crisis, with high unemployment rates and severe restrictions on the movement of goods and people.