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Events
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Type: News article / report page
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This document appears to be page 4 of a news article or geopolitical report discussing the economic and infrastructural situation in Gaza following the overthrow of Hosni Mubarak in Egypt. It details how the political changes in Egypt led to relaxed policing of smuggling tunnels, allowing massive amounts of construction materials (cement, steel) to enter Gaza, fueling a building boom despite Israeli restrictions. The text includes quotes from local construction workers and supervisors about the resurgence of work.

People (3)

Name Role Context
Hosni Mubarak Former President of Egypt
Mentioned in the context of his overthrow and previous suppression of smuggling.
Mahmoud Mohammad Subcontractor
Quoted regarding the increase in work following political changes in Egypt; leading a 10-man crew in Gaza City.
Amer Selmi Construction Supervisor
Supervising the building of a $2 million wedding hall using tunnel materials.

Organizations (2)

Name Type Context
Hamas
Mentioned regarding Israeli security concerns (bunkers/bombs) and governance of projects.
Egyptian security authorities
Noted for no longer stopping smugglers after Mubarak's overthrow.

Timeline (2 events)

Daily (at time of writing)
Smuggling of 3,000 tons of construction materials per day
Egypt-Gaza border tunnels
February 2011 (implied)
Overthrow of President Hosni Mubarak
Egypt

Locations (5)

Location Context
Primary subject location; discussing the siege and construction.
Mentioned regarding policy shifts and border restrictions.
Mentioned regarding border policy, revolution, and source of materials.
Area with reduced policing affecting the border situation.
Location where Mahmoud Mohammad's crew is working.

Relationships (1)

Mahmoud Mohammad Employment Unnamed Contractor
Mahmoud Mohammad is a subcontractor who says 'The contractor I work for...'

Key Quotes (2)

"“Mubarak was crushing us before,” said Mahmoud Mohammad"
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"“Last year we were sitting at home. The contractor I work for has three major projects going.”"
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Quote #2

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