September 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% 80.4% 80.5%
Less difficult 16.7% 9.2% 9.3%
Remained the same
10.4% 10.2%
Total 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

Chi-Square Tests

Value df Asymp. Sig. (2-sided)
Pearson Chi-Square .982(a) 2 .612
Likelihood Ratio 1.528 2 .466
Linear-by-Linear Association .252 1 .616
N of Valid Cases 343

a 3 cells (50.0%) have expected count less than 5. The minimum expected count is .56.