A Study of the Effect of the War in Gaza on Labor Force Outcomes for Females | Laila Al-Eisawi

This paper aims to investigate the effects of the discontinuous violence and mobility restrictions imposed by the war in the Palestinian-Israeli context on female labor force outcomes. Using data from the PLFS and Btselem, I study the changes in the probability of being employed and the number of hours worked for female workers, associated with the economic consequences of the conflict-ridden economy. The focus is on some of the peak times of violence in Gaza, specifically the Second Intifada (2000-2005), the Gaza Blockade (2007—), and the 2014 Gaza War. There were mixed results, especially for hours worked. The probability of women being employed increased during the Second Intifada and the 2014 War but decreased during the Blockade. The number of fatalities and closure days also had negative impacts on employment.

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