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61 million tons of rubble; Gaza faces the largest cleanup operation in contemporary history
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61 million tons of rubble; Gaza faces the largest cleanup operation in contemporary history

منبع تصویر: isna.ir

By Euronews Farsi Editorial 2 min Read time 34,145

Gaza is currently facing an unprecedented crisis; the volume of rubble resulting from recent attacks in this region has reached 61 million tons. This number is a serious warning for the future of Gaza and its inhabitants who are struggling to rebuild and restore their lives. According to estimates by the United Nations, this volume of rubble is nearly 20 times greater than the total rubble left from all wars in the past 18 years, and its cleanup may take up to a decade.

Humanitarian and Economic Consequences

This rubble has not only severely damaged Gaza's infrastructure but has also affected the daily lives of the residents of this area. Thousands of residents of Gaza are currently living in difficult conditions and are in need of humanitarian assistance. Given the dire humanitarian situation, experts believe that this crisis could have profound impacts on the future generations of Gaza.

Economically, clearing such a large volume of rubble requires a significant amount of financial and human resources. According to experts, Gaza is in dire need of international assistance to cope with this crisis. However, given the prevailing political and social conditions in the region, attracting and properly utilizing this aid will itself be a major challenge.

Reconstruction Challenges

The rubble cleanup operation in Gaza will face many challenges not only financially but also socially and politically. The existence of political disagreements and ongoing tensions in the region will complicate the reconstruction process. Additionally, many critical infrastructures such as hospitals, schools, and community centers have also been damaged and need to be rebuilt.

In the meantime, the residents of Gaza are striving with hope to return to their normal lives. Despite all the problems and challenges, they still hope for a bright future and are seeking ways to revive their lives. This hope may be the only thing that can keep them going in these difficult circumstances.

Source: isna.ir