The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has estimated that rebuilding war-ravaged Gaza will cost an unprecedented $30 to $40 billion. The scale of destruction is immense, with 72% of residential buildings either partially or completely destroyed. The UNDP estimates that 37 million tonnes of rubble has been generated, and this number is growing daily. The reconstruction process will require an international effort on a scale not seen since World War II.
The United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) has condemned attacks on its reputation, claiming that they aim to strip Palestinians of their refugee status. The European Union (EU) has compared the destruction in Gaza to the damage inflicted upon German cities during World War II, estimating the cost of rebuilding at $90 billion. Despite calls from the EU for Israel to respect international law and safeguard civilians, pro-Palestine protests have erupted in Turkey against Germany’s support for Israel.
