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Palestinian minister warns of increasing poverty
Palestinian Minister of Social Development, Samiha Hamd, warned about the worsening levels of poverty in the Palestinian territories, especially in the Gaza Strip, as a result of war, destruction, displacement, and the loss of livelihoods and property. Estimates indicate that the poverty rate has reached around 75%, meaning more than 4.1 million Palestinians are facing difficult living conditions. She explained that the main factors include the deterioration of economic activities, infrastructure destruction, and land confiscation, which have led to rising unemployment rates—particularly among youth—and increased burdens on the most vulnerable families, such as women, children, and the elderly. Additionally, the recent military invasion caused widespread destruction of homes and facilities, increased the number of displaced persons, and created severe difficulties in securing food, water, and essential services. This places additional pressure on humanitarian organizations' ability to meet needs amid shortages of funding and supplies.
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