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Turning Cash into Border Crossings
Despite misgivings about charity, Mahmoud successfully converted cash into several border crossings for his family members by paying significant amounts for the service. Initially, informal groups facilitated these crossings and received payments, but a company named Hala Consulting and Tourism Services now dominates the process, acting as a monopoly in facilitating the movement of people from Gaza into Egypt. This system, existing for years, involves significant amounts paid for each crossing.
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