Gaza workers seek income sources on May Day

Ibrahim Abu al-Eish, a 24-year-old laborer in Gaza, works tirelessly to clear debris from buildings destroyed during ongoing conflicts, earning about $27 a day. With unemployment in Gaza reaching 80% and poverty exceeding 93%, many like Ibrahim face dire economic conditions. Yousef al-Rifi, another worker, struggles to support his family after losing his bakery, now earning $17 a day at a temporary bakery amid inconsistent work and rising prices.

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