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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
Self-governing Palestinian territory next to Egypt and Israel
Self-governing Palestinian territory next to Egypt and Israel
World Bank
International financial institution
International financial institution
European Union
Political and economic union of 27 European states
Political and economic union of 27 European states
United Nations
Global international and intergovernmental organization
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