August 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 38.9% 87.8% 85.5%
Less difficult 33.3% 5.7% 7.0%
Remained the same 27.8% 6.5% 7.5%
Total 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

Chi-Square Tests

Value df Asymp. Sig. (2-sided)
Pearson Chi-Square 33.964(a) 2 .000
Likelihood Ratio 22.495 2 .000
Linear-by-Linear Association 26.251 1 .000
N of Valid Cases 387

a 2 cells (33.3%) have expected count less than 5. The minimum expected count is 1.26.