Gazans grappling with economic problems caused by Israeli war

Gaza's economic crisis has reached unprecedented depths, with poverty affecting more than 90 percent of residents. Unemployment has nearly doubled since the start of the Israeli war, as markets, farms, and infrastructure lie in ruins. Analysts say hundreds of thousands of lives are affected as basic services shrink and livelihoods vanish. A report by Press TV’s Ghada Ebrahem from Gaza City highlights how cash flow and aid disruptions amplify hardship. Even before conflict-related damage, the enclave faced a fragile economy; the current war has intensified the downturn.

Rising poverty is mirrored by shrinking employment prospects and scarce external aid, threatening long-term stability. Humanitarian groups warn that high poverty and unemployment will complicate reconstruction and recovery efforts. Residents are seeking ways to cope as markets close and productive capacity erodes. International attention remains focused on ceasefire negotiations, but the local economy continues to suffer under siege conditions. The situation underscores how conflict, blockade, and casualties translate into a heavy economic toll for civilians.