A UN-backed report indicates that development in Gaza has regressed by 69 years, with poverty expected to rise by 74.3% in 2024, affecting 2.61 million people. The ongoing war has led to acute hunger for 86% of the population, exacerbated by Israel's blockade. Thousands are displaced in poor conditions, and a vaccination campaign against polio has begun amidst healthcare system destruction. The Palestinian economy may take a decade to recover, requiring humanitarian aid and lifting economic restrictions. Israel's military actions have resulted in over 42,000 deaths, while humanitarian aid remains critically low. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)