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What Palestinians Are Thinking (with Dahlia Scheindlin)

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Wealth Disparity in Gaza

The existence of wealth in Gaza does not necessarily justify the high levels of unemployment among its residents. The presence of wealthy individuals with villas does not reflect the overall experience of the majority of Gazans, as wealth disparity is common in all societies, whether under occupation or in a free-market capitalist system like the US. In Gaza, the wealth is likely concentrated among a tiny fraction of the population, while the majority face significant unemployment rates.

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