UNCTAD
ON THE RECORD · 6 verbatim quotes · every quote source-verified
“most severe crisis on record”
UNCTAD · said 2026-09-24 · reported 2026-09-24
The UNCTAD report presented at its 73rd session stated that Gaza's economy has experienced the world's most severe crisis on record.
“large-scale international financial and technical assistance”
UNCTAD · said 2026-09-24 · reported 2026-09-24
The report said Gaza's damage requires large-scale international financial and technical assistance to rebuild agriculture, industry, construction, energy and technology.
“imposed structural constraints that have systemically stunted the Palestinian economy”
UNCTAD · said 2026-09-24 · reported 2026-09-24
The report stated that 59 years of Israeli occupation have imposed structural constraints that stunted the Palestinian economy.
“Systemic collapse is no longer a theoretical possibility,”
UNCTAD · said 2026-09-24 · reported 2026-09-24
The report warned of systemic collapse as the Palestinian Authority's fiscal pressure strains essential services.
“over 27 years past its expiry date”
UNCTAD · said 2026-09-24 · reported 2026-09-24
The report noted the Paris Protocol arrangement for clearance revenue transfers is over 27 years past its expiry date.
“Banks may soon be unable to sustain essential trade flows, including fuel, water and medicine, and stabilising the financial system and developing a sustainable cross-border payments framework is an urgent priority.”
UNCTAD · said 2026-09-24 · reported 2026-09-24
The report warned that banks may soon be unable to sustain essential trade flows amid growing financial instability.