Core Insights - The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) reported that the prolonged military actions and long-term restrictions have led to the most severe economic contraction in the occupied Palestinian territories on record, erasing decades of development gains and deepening fiscal and social vulnerabilities [1][2] Economic Impact - The economic crisis in the occupied Palestinian territories ranks among the top ten most severe economic crises globally since 1960, with Gaza experiencing the worst economic crisis on record [1][2] - The Palestinian economy has transitioned from a long-term recession to near-total collapse, affecting all sectors including economic, social, humanitarian, and environmental [5] - Gaza's GDP is projected to shrink by 87% from 2023 to 2024, falling to $362 million, with per capita GDP dropping to $161, making it one of the lowest globally [7] Fiscal Challenges - A sharp decline in fiscal revenues, compounded by the Israeli government's withholding of tax revenues, severely limits the Palestinian government's ability to maintain basic public services and invest in recovery efforts [5] - The estimated cost for rebuilding and restoring Gaza exceeds $70 billion, highlighting the scale of investment needed for infrastructure and livelihood recovery [7] Call for Action - UNCTAD urges the international community to take immediate substantive measures to halt the economic decline, address the humanitarian crisis, and lay the groundwork for lasting peace and development [7] - The report calls for a comprehensive recovery plan for the occupied Palestinian territories, coordination of international aid, restoration of withheld tax revenues, and measures to ease restrictions on trade, movement, and investment [7]
联合国报告:巴勒斯坦被占领土陷入经济崩溃
Yang Shi Xin Wen·2025-11-25 09:48