October 2008



Evolution in the availability of commodities since Hamas took control of the Gaza Strip. * Region of residence Crosstabulation
% within Region of residence


Region of residence Total
West Bank Gaza Strip
Evolution in the availability of commodities since Hamas took control of the Gaza Strip. More difficult 83.3% 77.3% 77.4%
Less difficult 16.7% 14.0% 14.1%
Remained the same
8.7% 8.6%
Total 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

Chi-Square Tests

Value df Asymp. Sig. (2-sided)
Pearson Chi-Square .581(a) 2 .748
Likelihood Ratio 1.092 2 .579
Linear-by-Linear Association .333 1 .564
N of Valid Cases 327

a 3 cells (50.0%) have expected count less than 5. The minimum expected count is .51.