Gaza’s digital economy 'in collapse' amid blockade and telecoms destruction 7amleh, the Arab Center for the Advancement of Social Media, has released a new report titled: "The Impact of the Gaza Blockade and the Destruction of Telecommunications Infrastrucutre on the Digital Economy Amidst Genocide" The report documents how the systematic destruction of telecommunications and power infrastructure since October 2023, on top of the already long-standing Israeli blockade, has pushed Gaza's digital economy into devastating "collapse". Findings show that the impact has been catastrophic for thousands of young freelancers, remote workers, and digital entrepreneurs reliant on the digital space for income, education, information and global connection. Daily collapse in connectivity and frequent blackouts have detrimentally undermined people's work and communication, which "erodes their ability to build sustainable livelihoods," said Mohammed Alshurafa, author of the report. "Ultimately, supporting Gaza’s digital workers is not merely an act of aid but an act of justice that affirms their right to connect, create, and contribute to a global digital future on equal terms," the report said. The report's key recommendations are aligned with 7amleh's #ReconnectGaza campaign, which calls for the international community to assist with "restoring and rebuilding telecommunications and power infrastructure with resilient, sustainable systems that guarantee reliable connectivity even during crises". It calls for the necessity of ensuring long-term sustainability of digital infrastruture as well as providing immediate relief for the collapsing economy.