Summary
The economy in Gaza has collapsed due to a war with Israel, leaving many young people unemployed and trapped in difficult conditions. The conflict has destroyed educational institutions and significantly increased unemployment, causing severe hardships for the local population. Gaza's youth face a bleak future as they struggle to access education and basic survival needs.
Key Facts
- Mahmoud Shamiya, a university graduate from Gaza, is unemployed and lives in a displacement camp.
- Israel's military actions have destroyed most universities and schools in Gaza.
- The United Nations and scholars describe the military operations as genocide.
- Unemployment in the Gaza Strip has reached 80%, significantly impacting the population.
- Gaza's GDP dropped by 87% over the past two years, drastically reducing economic growth.
- Mona Al-Mashharawi, a high school graduate, cannot travel to her university in Algeria due to border closures.
- Rafah Crossing, the only exit point from Gaza, only allows limited travel for medical treatments abroad.
- The conflict has destroyed local businesses, erasing years of development and work.
