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Palestinian workers with permits to enter Israel, whose labor brings in the equivalent of 35% of the PA’s GDP, have been barred from working in Israel and see no foreseeable end to the ban.

In its latest report, the International Monetary Fund says the volatile political and security situation has created “an increasingly difficult environment”.

The report attributed the slowing Palestinian economy in part to restrictions on mobility, imports, and trade imposed by Israel.

Officials and public alike warn international crisis could divert public attention from issue, fear Israel could resettle Ukrainian Jewish refugees in West Bank settlements

They also fear that Ukrainian Jewish refugees to Israel will be sent to live in West Bank settlements 


While the Palestinian Authority government insists this wave of price increases is temporary, analysts warn that if prices continue to rise, it will lead to inflation and more street demonstrations.