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Gaza Carpenters Build Pallet Furniture as Nails Soar

5/6/2026

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Carpenters in Khan Younis convert discarded shipping pallets into beds, cupboards and shelves for tent families.
Electricity shortages and limited wood supplies have slowed production in Gaza, making delivery times uncertain.
The price of a kilo of nails has risen from five shekels to about 120 shekels.
A pallet furniture set now sells for 4,000-5,000 shekels, compared with 18,000 shekels for a conventional bedroom set.

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Story summary

Carpenters in Khan Younis convert discarded shipping pallets into beds, cupboards and shelves for tent families.
Electricity shortages and limited wood supplies have slowed production in Gaza, making delivery times uncertain.
The price of a kilo of nails has risen from five shekels to about 120 shekels.
A pallet furniture set now sells for 4,000-5,000 shekels, compared with 18,000 shekels for a conventional bedroom set.