While thousands have fled from the north to the south in the wake of an Israeli evacuation order, others have chosen to stay in their homes, writes Donald Macintyre
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Two months after ceasefire, Gaza’s economy is at its worst
Palestinian economists say the Hamas-controlled enclave cannot develop without first lifting Israeli blockade and reopening border crossings, warning if the economic situation deteriorates further, it would be impossible to predict how Gazans would react
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Published: 07.17.21, 09:39
The latest devastating round of fighting between Israel and Gaza ended nearly two months ago, leaving behind shattered infrastructure and a paralyzed economy that threatens the livelihoods of the two million residents of the coastal territory.
“The total losses and damages amounted to $479 million, distributed over three sectors: the housing and infrastructure sector, which suffered 61% of the total damage; the economic development sector, with 33% of the damage; and the social development sector, with 7% of the damage,” the Higher Governmental Committee for the Reconstruction of Gaza announced on Monday.