UN says Gaza is not ready for rebuilding

Gaza is unable to undergo its rebuilding process with the lack of security, governance and curtailment of movement in the enclave, the UN, World Bank and EU have said in an assessment, The National reported on February 19th.

Released on February 18th, the Interim Rapid Damage and Needs Assessment said that $53.2 billion is required for the recovery and rebuilding for the next decade.

Significant rebuilding lies ahead for Gaza, such as clearing ordinance that has not exploded as well as tonnes of rubble, after Israel’s war which led to over 48,200 deaths in the strip, local health officials have said.

The National