Palestine Ready to Control Rafah Checkpoint With Int’l Observers – Economy Minister.
The Palestinian government, represented by Minister of National Economy Mohammed Al-Amour, is eager to take control of the Rafah checkpoint on the Egypt border, with the condition of Israeli troop withdrawal and the presence of international observers, as reported by Sputnik International. Negotiations involving Israel, Egypt, and the US to open the Rafah crossing have hit a roadblock due to Israel’s reluctance to allow Palestine any operational role.
Sky-Rocketing Unemployment in the Gaza Strip
Since the start of Israel’s military actions in Gaza last October, unemployment has surged to 75% in Gaza and 32% in the West Bank, resulting in a dire humanitarian crisis. 37,000 fatalities and 85,000 injuries have been recorded, alongside severe damage to infrastructure.
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