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UN Agency Details Gaza's 'Unprecedented' Economic Collapse, Cites $71.5 Billion Recovery Need
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First reported by Arab48 · 4 hours ago
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A UNCTAD report states Gaza's economy has suffered an "unprecedented socioeconomic collapse" since October 7, 2023, requiring an estimated $71.5 billion for recovery. The report details widespread destruction, high unemployment, and soaring prices, while also noting withheld Palestinian tax revenues impacting the West Bank.
- 01UNCTAD estimates $71.5 billion needed for Gaza's recovery and reconstruction.
- 0292% of Gaza's economic establishments damaged or destroyed since Oct. 7.
- 03Gaza's daily per capita GDP is $0.58, with prices 274% higher than in 2022.
- 04Over 90% of Gaza's working-age population is unemployed.
- 05Israel has withheld Palestinian Authority tax revenues for about a year.
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