Gaza Faces a $70 Billion Challenge for Recovery
The United Nations has revealed that rebuilding Gaza will cost at least $70 billion after months of intense conflict. According to a new report, Israeli military operations have “significantly undermined every pillar of survival” in the territory, leaving nearly all infrastructure in ruins. The UN further highlighted that Gaza’s economy has shrunk by a staggering 87% since the conflict began, making recovery a nearly impossible feat without massive international support.
Humanitarian Crisis and the Road Ahead
The UN’s assessment paints a grim picture: basic needs like housing, healthcare, and clean water are critically scarce. The economic collapse means families struggle to find food, work, or hope. As the world watches, the call for aid and reconstruction grows louder. But will $70 billion—and international goodwill—be enough to fill what’s been described as a “human-made abyss”?
Honestly, if only we could print hope and stack it like dollars, Gaza would already be halfway rebuilt. Unfortunately, it’ll take a lot more than optimistic hashtags to fix this level of devastation. Let’s hope the world steps up—preferably with more than just thoughts and prayers.
Sources:
The Guardian: Rebuilding ‘human-made abyss’ in Gaza will cost at least $70bn, UN says