West Bank & Jerusalem
Palestinian entrepreneur shifts from hotel work to home hydroponics farming
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Waleed Salman, a 29-year-old from Bethlehem, abandoned his hotel job to launch a hydroponic farming operation at home as economic pressures and dwindling employment options reshape Palestinian livelihoods, Palestine News Network reported. Salman represents a growing cohort of young Palestinians pivoting toward unconventional income sources as traditional job markets contract.
The shift reflects broader economic constraints facing Palestinians in the West Bank, where shrinking opportunities have pushed workers to develop skills in unexpected sectors. Home-based agricultural ventures like hydroponics offer Palestinians greater autonomy over income generation while requiring minimal land—a critical advantage in densely populated areas.
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