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Gaza's Economy Crumbles: 80% Unemployment and Severe Poverty

1/5/2026

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Gaza's economy has collapsed due to ongoing conflict, with unemployment around 80% and GDP down 87% over two years.
Displaced families live in overcrowded shelters, facing severe food shortages and reliance on aid far short of daily needs.
Before the war, more than 63% of the population lived in poverty, highlighting widespread hardship.
Recovery hinges on reopening crossings and supporting small and medium enterprises to rebuild the economy.

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Story summary

Gaza's economy has collapsed due to ongoing conflict, with unemployment around 80% and GDP down 87% over two years.
Displaced families live in overcrowded shelters, facing severe food shortages and reliance on aid far short of daily needs.
Before the war, more than 63% of the population lived in poverty, highlighting widespread hardship.
Recovery hinges on reopening crossings and supporting small and medium enterprises to rebuild the economy.