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Gaza needs $71bn for reconstruction

Gaza needs $71bn for reconstruction

The first comprehensive damage assessment since the US-backed ceasefire reveals the staggering scale of destruction in the Palestinian enclave.

Recovery efforts are currently stalled as the Trump administration's attention is focused on the war in Iran and tensions in Lebanon.

Humanitarian agencies warn that dozens of critical medical services, including specialized burn care, are on the brink of collapse due to Israeli supply restrictions.

The study underscores that long-term stability in the region is impossible without a massive and coordinated international investment in Gaza's infrastructure.

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