In Gaza, money is falling apart

This Planet Money episode, hosted by Sarah Gonzalez, explores the economic crisis in Gaza, focusing on the severe cash shortage and its impact on daily life. The story centers on two friends, Al-Aldin in Belgium and Mohammed in Gaza, who are working to get money into Gaza to buy essential supplies like food, milk, and tents. The podcast details the challenges of transferring money due to banking restrictions and the war, the inflated prices of goods, and the emergence of a cash black market where people buy money with money at exorbitant exchange rates. It also shares the story of Haya, a young woman living in a tent camp in Gaza, illustrating the daily struggles and the constant threat of violence and scarcity. The episode highlights the dire economic situation and the creative, albeit difficult, solutions people are employing to survive.