With Reconstruction Stalled, Gazans Shelter in Buildings at Risk of Collapse
- On September 16, a six-storey residential building collapsed in Gaza City, killing 21 people, while Gaza's Civil Defense warns approximately 2,000 other structures across the territory remain at imminent risk of failure.
- Years of conflict damaged up to 82 percent of Gaza's structures, leaving foundations compromised; Israel restricts heavy machinery entry, citing security concerns that Hamas could repurpose items for military infrastructure.
- Displaced residents continue living in unsafe structures because overcrowded camps offer no protection from elements. "People are choosing to stay in dangerous buildings because the idea of living in a tent is worse," said Shaina Low, Norwegian Refugee Council spokesperson.
- Following the deadly collapse, Gaza authorities announced an emergency plan on Sunday to evacuate and demolish 255 buildings deemed most dangerous, though the initiative faces significant hurdles including severe funding shortages and a lack of heavy equipment.
- With winter approaching, humanitarian groups warn that deteriorating weather will exacerbate dangers as rain weakens cracked concrete, and experts estimate 400 buildings at imminent risk of collapse without immediate access to reconstruction materials.
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In Gaza, devastated by the heavy bombardment of murderous Israel, the rubble is filled with the bodies of tens of thousands of Palestinians. Palestinians who survived the attacks are struggling to survive in harsh conditions, scavenging for a morsel of bread and a sip of water amidst the debris. The terrorist Israeli army has killed over 74,000...
Debris removal to take 7 to 10 years... Israel's equipment restrictions are also a cause. The UK reports that while debris removal operations are beginning in earnest in the Gaza Strip, which was devastated by the war between Israel and Palestinian Hamas, they are facing difficulties due to the massive scale of the operation and a shortage of equipment.
Google Maps Shows Gaza in Ruins as Un Says 82% of Structures Are Damaged and Reported Death Toll Tops 74,000
Satellite imagery shared online shows devastated Gaza neighbourhoods, including Rafah and areas around Al-Shifa Hospital, while UN assessments estimate damage to more than 201,000 structures.
The Gaza cleanup is shaping up to be one of the largest such operations in modern history. The United Nations estimates that there are 61 million tons of rubble in the area, and its removal could take at least seven to ten years and cost billions of dollars. The work is also extremely dangerous: unexploded ordnance and asbestos are among the concrete. And it is estimated that between 8,000 and 10,000 bodies are still buried under the collapsed b…
The population of Gaza is facing increasing risks as the rainy season approaches, with extensive destruction of buildings, tents for displaced persons and drainage systems during the Israeli war.
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