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Economic Devastation in Gaza and West Bank
2024-09-12 23:55:08
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Economic Devastation in Gaza and West Bank

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A recent UN report highlights the catastrophic economic situation in the Gaza Strip and West Bank, primarily due to ongoing Israeli military operations and settler violence. The Gaza Strip has experienced an astonishing 81% decline in GDP, with agriculture suffering 80-96% destruction and 82% of private enterprises damaged.

This turmoil has resulted in the loss of 201,000 jobs in Gaza and 306,000 in the West Bank. The report underscores that the prolonged occupation remains the principal barrier to sustainable development in the region.

Meanwhile, relief groups report dire shortages of essential supplies in Gaza, with more than a million individuals lacking food and basic necessities. Aid delivery is severely restricted, raising concerns over the humanitarian crisis worsening amidst a lack of effective distribution systems.

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tz
12. September 2024 um 13:31

UN Report: Economy in the Gaza Strip in Ruins

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UN Report: Economy in the occupied Palestinian territories severely damaged by Israeli military operations and settler violence; Gaza Strip with 81% GDP decline in Q4 2023, West Bank with 1.9% decline for the full year; 80-96% destruction of agriculture in the Gaza Strip, 82% of private enterprises destroyed or damaged; 201,000 jobs lost in the Gaza Strip, 306,000 in the West Bank; Unctad condemns the ongoing occupation as the main obstacle to sustainable development; high unemployment and pov..
gmx
12. September 2024 um 13:32

UN Report: Economy in the Gaza Strip in Ruins

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The UN report shows that the occupied Palestinian territories have experienced an unprecedented economic collapse due to Israeli military actions. The consequences are growing unemployment and poverty. In the Gaza Strip, GDP has fallen by 81%, 80-96% of agriculture has been destroyed, and 82% of private enterprises have been damaged. In the West Bank, 96% of businesses have reported worse business and 306,000 jobs have been lost.
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12. September 2024 um 14:18

Aid not reaching Gaza, say relief groups as ‘more than a million go without food’

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Dire shortages in Gaza as Israeli restrictions severely limit aid deliveries; UN agency Unrwa says basic supplies like medicine, water treatment blocked; aid groups struggle with lack of distribution system, report 280 workers killed; concerns over potential Israeli military takeover of aid distribution.
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