Palestinian International Organization for Peace and Human Rights

May 1, 2025

What happened?

An article published on the occasion of Labor Day on May 1, 2025, highlighted the losses suffered by workers in Gaza and the collapse of job opportunities under war and siege.

Impact of the incident on civilians

The closure of workshops, markets and small businesses directly impacts families’ ability to purchase food and medicine, and increases their reliance on aid.

Economic rights and livelihoods

Access to employment, livelihoods, and food is a fundamental economic and social right. Restrictions on civic activities increase the vulnerability of families, and recovery requires the protection of livelihoods and local production facilities.

What is needed to protect the population?

These developments necessitate careful monitoring of the facts related to the issue of “Gaza workers facing job and livelihood losses during the war,” making information available to affected families, providing treatment, relief or redress according to the nature of the damage, and distinguishing between proven information and legal characterization that requires a competent investigation.

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