Gaza’s Digital Economy Under Siege: Findings and Paths to Accountability

7amleh invites you to a webinar on the collapse of Gaza’s digital economy under blockade and the destruction of telecommunications infrastructure. Join Dr. Mohammed Alshurafa, author of the newly published report, as he shares key findings and testimonies from Gaza’s digital workers, and reflects on what the loss of connectivity means for livelihoods, survival, and recovery.

Gaza’s digital economy has been pushed to the brink by years of blockade and, since October 2023, by the widespread destruction of telecommunications and power infrastructure. What once served as a fragile lifeline for freelancers, remote workers, and digital entrepreneurs has been severely disrupted, cutting people off from income, communication, and the ability to remain connected to the outside world.

In this webinar, Dr. Mohammed Alshurafa, author of “The Impact of the Gaza Blockade and the Destruction of Telecommunications Infrastructure on the Digital Economy Amidst Genocide,” will present key findings from the research, grounded in survey data and first-hand testimonies from Gaza’s digital workers. The discussion will unpack what the collapse of connectivity means in practice, how people are navigating daily disruptions and exclusion, and what the report’s recommendations tell us about the conditions needed for meaningful and rights-based digital recovery.

Speakers:

Dr. Mohammed Alshurafa - Lecturer at the University of St Andrews

Mohammed is a Palestinian critical accounting researcher working on digital colonialism, accountability, and corporate responsibility under settler-colonialism. His work focuses on the Palestinian telecommunications and digital economy sectors, using decolonial and human rights frameworks. 

Salsabil Al Bardawil - Founder of Gaza Talents  

Salsabeel is a UX/UI and Product Designer from Gaza with over five years of experience in digital design and user-centered solutions. She is the founder of Gaza Talents, a digital platform created to support Palestinian freelancers by connecting them with real job opportunities and professional growth spaces.

Moderator:
Jalal Abukhater - Policy Manager at 7amleh

Thursday, February 5, 2026

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Palestine Time

Register for the webinar, via this link.