The United Nations has announced that several nations—including those from Europe, the Arab world, the United States, and Canada—have expressed interest in contributing to Gaza’s $70 billion reconstruction plan.
This initiative follows two years of conflict between Israel and Hamas, which resulted in widespread devastation and left millions of people in desperate need of humanitarian aid.
According to Jaco Cilliers, a representative of the UN Development Programme (UNDP), the war generated nearly 55 million tons of debris—about 13 times the volume of the Great Pyramids of Giza.
Clearing the rubble and rebuilding the city will be a long and complex process, potentially taking decades due to the extensive damage and limited access to construction materials.
The UN reports that approximately 83% of Gaza City’s infrastructure has been damaged or destroyed, including homes, hospitals, and schools. So far, only about 81,000 tons of debris have been removed—a fraction of the total—highlighting the enormous scale of the recovery effort.
International donors are now discussing how to coordinate funding and ensure that assistance reaches those most in need. Key priorities include rebuilding housing, restoring electricity and water systems, repairing hospitals and schools, and creating jobs to revive the local economy.
The UN emphasized that while financial aid is essential, lasting peace and stability are equally critical for Gaza’s recovery. Without a sustainable peace, the rebuilding process will remain fragile despite global support.
