Displacement, Job Loss Drive Worsening Hunger and Economic Collapse in Gaza
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\nWidespread displacement, unemployment and food shortages have left families across Gaza struggling to survive amid the ongoing war, with many reliant on inadequate humanitarian aid.
\nSevere economic collapse, restricted crossings and delayed recovery plans continue to deepen poverty and prolong the humanitarian crisis.
\nMore details in this report:
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\nPalestinian families displaced by Israel\u2019s war are sheltering in overcrowded schools and makeshift tents across Gaza, facing severe unemployment, food shortages and deteriorating living conditions, as reported by Al Jazeera. Many have been forced to flee their homes multiple times after widespread destruction, leaving them exposed to winter conditions and reliant on humanitarian assistance.
\nLarge households are now living in cramped spaces with little privacy or protection from the elements. Breadwinners who once relied on daily labour in agriculture and construction say work has disappeared entirely, cutting off their only source of income and leaving families unable to meet basic needs.
\nPeople with disabilities and chronic illnesses are among the hardest hit. Some families say financial assistance they previously depended on has stopped since the war began, forcing children to collect plastic and scrap from the streets to sell so the household can survive.
\nThe humanitarian crisis is deepened by limited access to food. The United Nations\u2019 World Food Programme says aid entering Gaza is far below daily requirements due to restrictions on border crossings. Many families depend on communal meal distributions, which ease hunger but fail to provide adequate nutrition.
\nEconomic data reflects the scale of the collapse. Palestinian officials report unemployment in Gaza has surged to around 80 percent, while gross domestic product has fallen dramatically. Once supported by private businesses and agriculture, the economy has been crippled by years of blockade and the destruction of infrastructure.
\nAuthorities in Gaza say recovery will require rebuilding productive sectors, supporting small and medium-sized enterprises, and reopening all crossings to allow trade and raw materials to flow. With ceasefire plans only partially implemented, Gaza faces significant obstacles to economic recovery and reducing dependence on aid.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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