The United Nations warns it could take 14 years to clear the rubble and unexploded bombs in Gaza.
Unprecedented levels of destruction. This is how the United Nations has described the state of Gaza since the start of Israel’s war in October.
No building was spared from Israeli attacks. Homes, schools, mosques and hospitals were damaged or destroyed.
The UN mine action agency says that after more than six months of devastating war, 37 million tonnes of debris are now scattered across the Gaza Strip.
The cleanup will take more than a decade and will likely be slowed by bombs and unexploded munitions scattered across Gaza.
For Palestinians living among the rubble in a densely populated territory, this makes the environment even more dangerous.
When the war ends, will it be safe for people to return and rebuild their homes?
Presenter: Bah Thibault Madness
Guests:
Jonathon Guthrie – Director of Operations at Norwegian People’s Aid
Federico Dessi – Director for the Middle East of the NGO Humanity and Inclusion
Raja Khalidi – Director General of the Palestine Economic Policy Research Institute
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