Gaza Economic Conditions

One year into the Gaza war, the humanitarian crisis has reached a catastrophic level, with unprecedented casualties, widespread destruction and severe food insecurity. Mass displacement and a scarcity of safe spaces, coupled with Israeli restrictions on aid delivery, have further compounded the crisis. The war has had a severe impact on critical sectors such as education, healthcare, social services, the economy and the environment. Educational institutions have suffered significant losses, with numerous casualties among students and educators and the widespread destruction of schools. The healthcare system is nearing collapse, facing critical shortages in medical supplies and widespread malnutrition, particularly among children. The provision of social services has been severely curtailed, leaving most people to fend for themselves, while the true impact of the war on the environment remains uncertain and will likely take generations to fully address. Additionally, the escalations in the West Bank including intensified Israeli military operations resulted in significant casualties and destruction to infrastructure and economic losses.