Gaza Prepares for Largest Debris Cleanup
United Nations teams in Gaza are facing a tremendous challenge to clear an accumulated roughly 61 million tons of rubble resulting from the war. To date, only about 907,000 tons have been removed, with their capacity for processing and coordination halved due to a lack of equipment, fuel, and restrictions on importing new machinery. The process involves clearing roads and repurposing rubble for reconstruction efforts, but it is lengthy, estimated to take between 7 and 10 years and costing billions of dollars. Additionally, it is estimated that between 8,000 and 10,000 bodies remain buried beneath the debris, while dangers from unexploded military remnants and hazardous materials like asbestos complicate removal and rescue operations. This phase is essential to pave the way for the sector’s reconstruction, as the rubble hampers access to key areas and infrastructure.
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