Palestinian economy

Palestinian economy suffers worst-ever collapse after Israel-Hamas conflict, UN says

The two-year Gaza war triggered an unprecedented collapse in the Palestinian economy, returning GDP per capita to 2003 levels and ranking the crisis among the ten worst globally, UNCTAD said.

Palestinians shop at a market in Khan Yunis, in the southern Gaza Strip, on November 21, 2025.
 US PRESIDENT Joe Biden and Secretary of State Antony Blinken attend a video meeting with G7 leaders to discuss the Iranian attack on Israel, at the White House on Sunday.

G7 finance leaders to call on Israel to maintain Palestinian bank links

 Palestinian workers in Israel

Palestinian unemployment rate seen spiking to over 50% amid Gaza war, ILO says

International Monetary Fund logo is seen outside the headquarters building during the IMF/World Bank spring meeting in Washington, US, April 20, 2018.

Prospects for Palestinian economy remain ‘bleak’ - IMF


World Bank: Average Palestinians getting poorer

"The status quo is not sustainable and downside risks of further conflict and social unrest are high," study finds.

A Palestinian woman buys traditional fish eaten during Eid, ahead of the Muslim Eid al-Fitr holiday, at a market in Khan Younis

Power cut to major Palestinian cities for 45 minutes over unpaid debt

The Israel Electric Corporation cut off power supplies to the Palestinian cities of Jenin and Nablus for about 45 minutes, as a warning regarding the Palestinian debt to the company.

Electric poles

Ya'alon pushes for water hookup in order to open new Palestinian city Rawabi

Rawabi, which is located on a Samaria hilltop between Ramallah and Nablus, is the first planned Palestinian city in the West Bank that offers affordable modern homes.

Rawabi, the first modern planned Palestinian city

Palestinians to ban sale of products from 6 major Israeli companies

The sellers are to be given a two week window in order to get rid of existing products from the banned Israeli companies.

Abbas in Ramallah supermarket

Spanish FM assures Israel of country's support at UN Security Council, EU

Spain has asked both the Palestinians and Israel to avoid unilateral measures, and requested the Palestinians refrain from going further on issue of unilateral recognition of statehood.

Spain's Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Garcia-Margallo observes a moment of silence during a ceremony at the Yad Vashem Holocaust memorial in Jerusalem, January 14

European Parliament urges EU foreign ministers to support Palestinian statehood

The resolution passed with 498 votes. Only 88 parliamentarians voted against it out of the body’s 751 members.

A protester holds a Palestinian flag in front of an IDF bulldozer in the West Bank [File]

In US spending bill, a warning to Palestinians on UN actions

Congress omnibus includes new Iran oversight, increased defense spending on Israel.

US Secretary of State Kerry meets with Palestinian President Abbas in Amman.

International Transport Fed backs calls for independent investigation into Arab bus driver’s death

ITF cites concern over Palestinian drivers’ claims of ongoing intimidation and attacks in capital amid religious and political strife.

Yusuf al-Ramouni, the bus driver from east Jerusalem who was found hanged Sunday night‏.

Un geste sans précédent

L’Etat a accepté d’accorder des compensations financières à six propriétaires palestiniens.

L'avant poste d'Amona

Five arrested for illegally repairing cars in West Bank without owners' knowledge

The suspects are also being charged with forging car parts and committing tax offenses.

Towing one of the illegal trucks.