trade routes and agricultural lands. according to a report by the united nation conference on trade and development, unicted, economic growth has stagnated with nearly 5% decline in the gdp compared to the previous year. the october war has had catastrophic effects on the palestinian economy. gdp is projected to decline by 15 to 20%, marking an unprecedented drop. gaza's economy has been thoroughly devastated with poverty and unemployment rates exceeding 90%. in the west bank, unemployment has surged from 14% to over 32% since the onset of the war. the occupation remains a critical factor undermining the economy and depriving palestinians of their livelihoods. warns that without urgent international interventions the west bank's economy may face long term. damage, the report advocates for the immediate lifting of restrictions on movement and trade as well as an end to the policies of occupation that has stiffled the economic growth. various sectors have been severely impacted with approximately 200 thousand palestinian workers losing their jobs, resulting in a financial loss of 20 billions. the policies of finance minister.