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- About 60% of Gaza’s buildings are destroyed, setting development back decades: Report (newsbreak.com)
UN Report: Gaza Infrastructure Severely Damaged
A UN report reveals that Israel’s military operation in Gaza has devastated the territory’s infrastructure, setting back human development by nearly seven decades.
Heavy Casualties and Destruction
The conflict, sparked by a Hamas terror attack on Israel, has resulted in over 42,000 Palestinian deaths and significant damage to 60% of Gaza’s buildings and 57% of its agricultural land.
Widespread Destruction of Homes
The destruction of dwellings has made Gaza “uninhabitable,” displacing an estimated 90% of the population. Over 743,000 individuals are expected to remain displaced after the war’s end.
Damage to Essential Services
The conflict has severely damaged essential infrastructure, including 67% of water and sanitation facilities, 92.9% of school buildings, and almost 500 health care facilities.
Economic and Humanitarian Crisis
The damage is estimated to cost over $18.5 billion to repair. The UN warns that it could take over a decade for Gaza’s economy to recover, even with humanitarian aid.
International Response
The US is mediating cease-fire negotiations in Gaza, while Israel seeks the release of hostages and an end to Hamas and Iranian influence in the territory.