The cash crisis in Gaza has intensified as nearly all banks and ATMs have ceased operations, forcing residents to rely on unregulated cash brokers to access their own money. These intermediaries charge commissions of up to 40%, significantly reducing the funds available to individuals for daily expenses. The situation has led families to sell possessions to survive amid soaring inflation and scarcity of basic goods. Filmmaker Hanna Atallah highlighted the broader challenges faced by Palestinians, including difficulties in storytelling and cultural expression under what she described as a blockade in the West. The financial hardship is compounded by the lack of formal banking services, leaving Gazans vulnerable to exploitative practices in their efforts to obtain shekels for everyday needs.