The United Nations has announced that several countries, including those from Europe, the Arab world, Canada, and the United States, have shown interest in helping fund Gaza’s $70 billion reconstruction plan.
This effort comes after a two-year conflict between Israel and Hamas, which caused widespread destruction and left millions of people in urgent need of help.
According to Jaco Cilliers, a representative of the UN Development Programme (UNDP), the war created nearly 55 million tons of rubble, an amount about 13 times larger than the Great Pyramids of Giza.
Clearing this rubble and rebuilding the city will take years, possibly decades, because of the massive damage and limited access to construction materials.
The UN estimates that about 83% of Gaza City’s buildings have been damaged or destroyed, including homes, hospitals, and schools.
So far, only around 81,000 tons of debris have been cleared, which is a very small part of the total. This shows how difficult and slow the recovery process is expected to be.
International donors are now discussing how to organize funding and make sure that aid reaches the people who need it most. The main focus will be on rebuilding homes, power systems, hospitals, and schools, as well as creating jobs and restoring essential services.
The UN also highlighted that while financial support is important, lasting peace and stability are necessary for Gaza’s long-term recovery. Without peace, rebuilding efforts will remain a challenge despite global assistance.
