West Bank Economy Faces Collapse Due to Israeli Restrictions
100,000 Palestinians lost permits after Hamas attack in Oct 2023. Confined to West Bank with scarce jobs and low wages. Unemployed sold items, took debt, or paid fees for black-market permits to Israel, risking arrest. World Bank warns West Bank economy at risk of collapse due to restrictions. Unemployment rose to 30% by 2023, up from 12% pre-Gaza war