World Bank To Give Palestinian Economy A $90M Boost
Bloomberg Businessweek Middle East|1 August, 2018

Gazan economy is on the brink of collapse, according to World Bank.

Alisa Odenheimer
World Bank To Give Palestinian Economy A $90M Boost

The World Bank increased its yearly allocation to the Palestinians, citing challenges in the Gaza Strip that have “left the territory on the verge of economic and social collapse.”

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