It has been a year since Israel’s genocidal war on Gaza began, leaving behind a trail of unprecedented destruction and a deepening humanitarian catastrophe that continues to devastate the lives of millions. The war continues to inflict catastrophic damage on Gaza’s economy and
infrastructure, plunging the territory into a severe humanitarian and economic crisis. This scale of destruction has not only disrupted daily life but also shattered prospects for economic stability and recovery. According to a recent report by the World Bank and the United Nations, the damage to Gaza’s critical infrastructure is estimated at $18.5 billion, an amount equivalent to 97% of the combined GDP of the West Bank and Gaza in 2022. This economic analysis examines the entangled economic and humanitarian crises, with a particular focus on the implications of Israel’s UNRWA ban on food security in Gaza, while exploring pathways to recovery and resilience amidst the extensive destruction.