Nablus:A protest march organized by the Workers' Unity Bloc took place in the center of Nablus, challenging the continuous rise in prices of essential commodities, food, and fuel, which has increased the cost of living amidst deteriorating economic conditions and rising unemployment and poverty rates.
According to Maan News Agency, the march commenced from the office of the Democratic Front for the Liberation of Palestine and ended at Martyrs' Square. Participants, including workers and residents of the city, demanded government intervention to address inflation and protect workers' rights. Slogans and chants highlighted the financial burdens faced by citizens due to soaring prices.
Jahed Dweikat, Secretary of the Workers' Unity Bloc in Nablus, emphasized the severe impact of inflation on citizens, threatening their ability to meet basic needs. He noted the alarming unemployment rate exceeding 54% and poverty affecting over 70% of families, with more than 200,000 workers lacking income for three years. Dweikat criticized the government's failure to provide adequate social protection and called for authentic solutions to the crisis.
The protest outlined urgent measures such as implementing social security, enforcing minimum wage laws, and launching employment programs. Dweikat stressed the necessity for fair economic policies and accountability in government spending to protect vulnerable groups. The bloc's demands include disengaging from the Israeli economy and involving various societal representatives in policy formulation.
Dweikat concluded by asserting the essential rights of citizens to a decent life, emphasizing that poverty and unemployment should not be accepted as norms. The Workers' Unity Bloc reaffirmed its commitment to advocating for workers' rights and social justice, urging unity among labor movements to combat economic challenges.