Casualties and Humanitarian Crisis
The Civil Defense announced that itssearch continues for the bodies of approximately 10,000 Palestinians believedto be trapped under 60 million tons of debris described as a "ticking timebomb."
The United Nations estimates thatremoving rubble contaminated with asbestos and human remains could furtherdelay resettlement and reconstruction efforts. Experts warn that thecontamination has potential health risks, particularly for children, as theirprolonged exposure to contaminants increases risks of developmental andneurological disorders.
Devastating Toll on Infrastructure
The Sunday Times reported that over58 million tons of rubble now cover Gaza, with the removal process estimated tocost $970 million and expected to take up to 21 years, while the totalreconstruction of Gaza could require $80 billion and take decades.
Satellite data from December 2024revealed that two-thirds of Gaza’s 170,000 buildings were either destroyed orseverely damaged – with 69% of total structures reduced to rubble – including245,000 housing units, leaving 1.8 million people in need of shelter. In total,infrastructure losses amount to an estimated $18.5 billion.
Gaza’s agricultural sector alsofaced devastation during the war, with satellite images analyzed by the UnitedNations showing that over half of Gaza’s farmland has been rendered unusable,in addition to the death of 15,000 in livestock, bringing the total to 95% ofGaza’s animals killed.
Role of Donor Nations
The Sunday Times reported that manydonor countries failed to meet their financial pledges. Analysts from theBrookings Institution note that donor fatigue is exacerbated by concerns abouttransparency and the risk of funds being diverted, such as in the aftermath ofthe 2014 Gaza conflict, when pledges amounted to $5.4 billion – yet less thanhalf of the funds were delivered.
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