DYNAMICS OF FOOD SUPPLY POLICIES IN THE MIDDLE OF ISRAELI-PALESTINIAN CONFLICT

Abstract

The long-lasting conflict between Israel and the Palestinians led to many consequences, unwanted by both sides. Both intentional and unintentional policy decisions brought about extreme security measures taken by Israel which heavily influence Israeli and Palestinian economics and welfare, especially the food market and trade. Right now, it is very hard to trade from both sides since there are too many restrictions, regulations and rules. 

Public policies in the issues called controlling hurt not only the markets, but the country system itself as public policies have made a very hard criteria to match while trading, especially in the food market, and it led to major losses in welfare on both sides. Moreover, policies that are intended to deal with supply and demand are constantly in a danger zone because of the everlasting conflict, which have major impacts on economy as a whole, and particularly food markets. Examples of such disasters are the following: leaking of nuclear energy and natural disasters and significant changes in the geopolitical arena which leaves both sides uncertain about their future.