Alongside the worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza, the economic situation has become dire since the war began. Most people have lost their incomes, and the prices of basic goods have skyrocketed due to shortages. Banks have not been operational since October 7 last year, ATMs have been destroyed, and cash has started disappearing from the market. The coastal enclave has been under a restricted siege after borders were completely shut down following Israel’s takeover of the Rafah border as part of its military operation that started in early May. “We still have flour and canned food, but we d…