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Gaza is in ruins, and it’s unclear how it will be rebuilt

Palestinians in the Gaza Strip are eager to leave miserable tent camps and return to their homes if a long-awaited ceasefire agreement halts the Israel-Hamas war, but many will find there is nothing left and no way to rebuild. Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print Children play next to their tent in a refugee camp in Deir al-Balah, Gaza Strip, on Nov. 19, 2024. Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print The agreement for a phased ceasefire and the release of hostages held by Hamas-led militants does not say who will govern Gaza after the war, or whether Israel and Egypt will lift a blockade limiting the movement of people and goods that they imposed when Hamas seized power in 2007. Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print Mountains of rubble to be moved Before anything can be rebuilt, the rubble must be removed — a staggering task in itself. Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print No plan for the day after The rubble clearance and eventual rebuilding of homes will require billions of dollars and the ability to bring construction materials and heavy equipment into the territory — neither of which is assured.

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