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Israel's War Leaves Gaza on Brink of Devastating Humanitarian Crisis in Poverty Strife

Poverty and unemployment have skyrocketed in the Gaza Strip following Israel's recent war, leaving many families struggling to access basic necessities like food and shelter. A UN-run school in central Gaza City has become a makeshift home for at least 11 people from Alaa Alzanin's family who were displaced by the conflict.

Israel's War Leaves Gaza on Brink of Devastating Humanitarian Crisis in Poverty Strife
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Poverty and unemployment have skyrocketed in the Gaza Strip following Israel's recent war, leaving thousands of Palestinians struggling to access basic necessities like food and water. Alaa Alzanin, his wife, and their six children are among those forced to take shelter at a United Nations-run school after losing their home. The dire economic situation is exacerbating existing humanitarian challenges in the territory. Gaza's already fragile economy has been severely impacted by years of conflict and blockade.

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