Gaza's Crisis Deepens Amid Israel-Hamas Conflict

The ongoing conflict in Gaza, identified as the Israel-Hamas war, has led to a severe economic and humanitarian crisis, with unemployment reaching nearly 80% and the economy shrinking by 85%. The International Labour Organization reports that almost the entire population lives in poverty, while the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification warns that over 1.8 million people face crisis levels of hunger, with a high risk of famine despite recent aid efforts. The U.S. has warned Israel of potential cuts to military aid unless humanitarian conditions improve, as Israel's military operations and evacuations in northern Gaza hinder aid flow. Across the Occupied Palestinian Territories, the economic downturn is unprecedented, with real GDP declining by over 32%, severely affecting construction and manufacturing sectors. The destruction of infrastructure and high unemployment have further worsened living conditions in Gaza.