In the aftermath of the devastating bombardment, the Gaza Strip finds itself buried under an unimaginable 37 million tonnes of rubble, a stark testament to the toll of conflict. Revealed in a press conference by Pehr Lodhammar of UNMAS, the UN agency overseeing mine clearance, the sheer magnitude of destruction paints a bleak picture of the region’s future.
Tonnes of rubble echo the silence of lost lives..
Each square meter bears the weight of approximately 300 kilos of debris, a staggering statistic that underscores the monumental task ahead. Lodhammar’s assessment is harrowing: even with a fleet of a hundred trucks, the cleanup effort would span over a decade and a half, highlighting the profound and enduring impact of the ongoing violence.
Amidst the rubble lies an ominous threat — unexploded ordnance, a lethal legacy of warfare. Lodhammar warns that up to 10% of munitions used in such conflicts remain live, posing a grave danger to civilians and complicating recovery efforts. The specter of potential explosions looms large, further exacerbating the already dire humanitarian crisis gripping the region.
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Beyond the physical devastation, the psychological scars run deep, leaving communities shattered and futures uncertain. With the road to recovery fraught with challenges, urgent action and solidarity are imperative to rebuild shattered lives and restore hope to a besieged land.
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