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Gaza's 68 million tons of rubble pose $1.7 billion reconstruction hurdle
Original: Gaza's 68 million tons of rubble pose $1.7 billion hurdle to reconstruction
Clearing Gaza's estimated 68 million tons of rubble is expected to cost around $1.7 billion, according to reporting citing UN and Palestinian assessments. The debris, left by months of bombardment, must be removed before large-scale rebuilding can begin, and it presents environmental and logistical challenges. Analysts say the figure underlines the scale of reconstruction funding still needed amid stalled ceasefire negotiations.
Why now: The cost estimate highlights the enormous scale of Gaza's post-war reconstruction challenge as ceasefire and aid talks continue.
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