UN Estimates Reconstruction of Gaza to Exceed $53 Billion
Additionally, transportation will require an investment of approximately $2.9 billion, while water and sanitation will need around $2.7 billion. Feb 11, 2025 Photo: EFE
February 11, 2025 Hour: 9:45 pm
During the meeting, Trump stated that the United States would “take on” the responsibility for reconstruction. However, this proposal has been rejected by several Arab countries, the broader international community, and the Palestinian movement Hamas.
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The reconstruction of the Gaza Strip, devastated by recent Israeli military attacks, will require more than $53 billion, according to a report presented by UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres. Although preliminary, the document provides an initial overview of the scale of recovery and reconstruction needs in the region.
Guterres emphasized that, despite the challenges in fully assessing the requirements, the figure reflects the enormous scale of the challenge facing Gaza.
Among the most affected sectors, an estimated $4.2 billion will be needed for agricultural reconstruction and $2.6 billion for the education sector. Additionally, transportation will require an investment of approximately $2.9 billion, while water and sanitation will need around $2.7 billion.
The situation in Gaza has sparked significant international reactions. On February 4, U.S. President Donald Trump met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and described Gaza as a “place of demolition.”
During the meeting, Trump stated that the United States would “take on” the responsibility for reconstruction. However, this proposal has been rejected by several Arab countries, the broader international community, and the Palestinian movement Hamas.
Trump also floated the controversial idea of a mass relocation of Palestinians to other countries as part of his plan to transform Gaza into “the Riviera of the Middle East.”
This initiative has been met with enthusiasm by some Israeli political sectors but has faced strong opposition from the Palestinian National Authority and influential regional actors such as Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, and Jordan.
The situation in Gaza remains critical, and the need for a coordinated international response is more urgent than ever. The international community faces the challenge of ensuring that any reconstruction efforts not only address material needs but also respect the rights and aspirations of the Palestinian people.
Autor: MLM
Fuente: Sputnik
