UN Report Finds 80% of Gazan Women Relying on Food Aid
A recent report by the UN Conference on Trade and Development (Unctad) has brought to light the dire economic and humanitarian situation in Gaza, revealing that a staggering 80% of Gazan women rely on international food aid to survive. This report, detailing conditions in Gaza prior to the recent escalation of violence, paints a bleak picture of widespread poverty, unemployment, and dependence on aid in one of the world's most densely populated areas. The Unctad report highlights the devastating impact of Israel's long-standing blockade on Gaza's economy. This blockade, compounded by frequent military operations and stringent restrictions on the movement of people and goods, has stifled economic growth and investment in the region. The result has been the collapse of Gaza's economy, with a significant portion of its 2 million inhabitants left in poverty and dependent on humanitarian aid. Women in Gaza have been particularly hard hit by these conditions. With an u...
