As May Day highlights labor struggles worldwide, Gaza's workers face a dire reality: unemployment has skyrocketed, and the few jobs available are perilous and unstable. The ongoing devastation has shattered the local economy, forcing people to accept any source of income, no matter how dangerous.
"We take whatever work we can find, even if it means risking our lives," said a Gaza laborer.
With no safety net, families are pushed to the brink. The collapse of businesses and infrastructure has left many without options, as the enclave reels from repeated conflicts and blockades. This May Day, there is little to celebrate for Gaza's workforce, who continue to endure hardship in search of survival.