Gaza conflict could spark rise in poverty, UN agencies warn

Nearly 20 years of development progress could be wiped out in the Occupied Palestine Territories if the conflict between Israel and Hamas continues for a second full month, according to a UN report published on Thursday. 

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Gaza conflict could spark rise in poverty, UN agencies warn

‘Dire’ economic and fiscal situation in Palestine requires integrated response

11 Nov 2021

A piecemeal approach to the current political, economic and security challenges in the Occupied Palestinian Territory (OPT) only risks perpetuating a continuing crisis, according to a new UN report published on Thursday.

UNRWA chief calls for ‘clear and unequivocal guarantees’ on staff safety in Hamas-controlled Gaza

03 Jun 2021

The head of the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) has called for “clear and unequivocal guarantees” over the safety and security of staff working to restore critical services in Gaza, following last month’s conflict between Israel and militant group Hamas, which controls the occupied enclave.

Palestine’s economy in ruins as Gaza war sets development back two decades

Palestine’s economy in ruins as Gaza war sets development back two decades

02 May 2024

The relentless Israeli offensive in the Gaza Strip has set back Palestine’s overall socioeconomic development by more than 20 years, according to a new UN report released on Thursday.