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Gaza's $70B reconstruction cost

Gaza's $70B reconstruction cost

The reconstruction effort is expected to take at least a decade and will require an unprecedented level of international cooperation and funding.

Beyond physical structures, the report details a profound public health crisis, with a 140% rise in stillbirths and a doubling of congenital anomalies linked to wartime conditions.

Health officials in Khan Younis have warned that the long-term impact on the next generation will be severe without immediate intervention.

The findings come as Palestinians in some areas prepare for rare municipal elections that could serve as a barometer for Hamas's remaining popularity.

Gaza Strip Jaber Jehad Badwan, CC BY-SA 4.0
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