Postwar reconstruction
Gaza lies in shambles after two years of bitter conflict, with estimates suggesting it could cost $70 billion to rebuild. The US-brokered ceasefire agreement, which came into effect two weeks ago, remains fragile, but there is a glimmer of hope for the millions of people affected. The priority is to
Palestine National Authority
The Palestinian Authority has unveiled a three-stage plan to rebuild the Gaza Strip, with an investment of $67 billion over five years. The plan includes a first phase with $3.5 billion for immediate humanitarian needs and critical infrastructure, followed by a three-year second phase investing $30 billion. The third
Postwar reconstruction
Gaza lies in ruins, ravaged by war and conflict. The devastation is on a scale comparable to Hiroshima or Dresden, with approximately 85% of the built environment severely damaged or destroyed. The urgent need for reconstruction has sparked discussions of a massive rebuilding project, with estimates suggesting a staggering $70
Postwar reconstruction
The Israeli war on the Gaza Strip has left a trail of destruction, with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) estimating the cost of rebuilding the territory at approximately $70 billion. The massive destruction resulted in 425,000 housing units being damaged or completely destroyed, while 84% of Gaza'
Postwar reconstruction
As the guns finally fall silent in Gaza, the urgency to rebuild will be overwhelming. Hospitals, schools, and families need to be restored to a state of normalcy. However, history has shown that a hasty reconstruction effort can be as devastating as the conflict itself. The lessons from Lebanon, Bosnia,
International cooperation
The Gaza Strip is in shambles, with apartment blocks reduced to rubble, pools of spreading disease, and city streets churned into dirt canyons. Israel's yearlong offensive against Hamas has killed over 41,000 people, more than half of them women and children, according to local health officials. The
