Nov 2, 2023

The humanitarian and economic toll of war in Gaza

The aftermath of an Israeli strike on the Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza. Bashar Taleb/AFP via Getty Images

Living conditions in Gaza were already catastrophic prior to Israeli military offensive operations. Now, the situation is getting worse.

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Israel-Hamas War

What the Israel-Hamas war means for Gaza's already suffering economy

by David Brancaccio and Alex Schroeder

Nov 2, 2023

The economic toll of Israel's total blockade has humanitarian repercussions.

The aftermath of an Israeli strike on the Jabalia camp for Palestinian refugees in the Gaza Strip. Prior to the war, Gaza's economic development was already restricted by Israeli security measures.

Bashar Taleb/AFP via Getty Images

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