Dr. Sameh Al-Atout, a financial and economic expert, warned in an interview with Watan News Agency that the latest United Nations report highlights a severe structural crisis facing the Palestinian economy. He emphasized that the current situation reflects an unprecedented level of economic deterioration, driven by prolonged restrictions, limited access to resources, and disrupted institutional functions. According to Dr. Al-Atout, without urgent international intervention and coordinated policy reforms, recovery will remain out of reach. The analysis points to sharp declines in GDP, rising unemployment, and weakening public services as key indicators of systemic breakdown. He called for immediate measures to stabilize essential economic mechanisms and restore sustainable development pathways.
— news from Watan News Agency