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This study aims to examine the impact of Islamic financing instruments on unemployment rates in Palestine during the period 2005–2023. The researcher employed a quantitative methodology based on data collected from three Islamic banks operating in Palestine: Palestine Islamic Bank, Arab Islamic Bank, and Al-Safa Bank. Econometric models, including panel data analysis and the Autoregressive Distributed Lag (ARDL) model, were applied to investigate the relationship between Islamic financing instruments and unemployment rates. The findings reveal a statistically significant relationship between Islamic financing tools and unemployment, confirming the vital role of Islamic finance in supporting productive projects and reducing unemployment levels.
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