Gaza's Scars: 600 Days of Conflict and the Path to Recovery

Gaza's Scars: 600 Days of Conflict Leave Devastating Mark Gaza Strip, Palestine – Six hundred days of conflict have left an undeniable mark on the Gaza Strip. A recent Al Arabiya news report, using data from various sources including the UN and the Gaza Ministry of Health, paints a grim picture of the humanitarian crisis. The report highlights the staggering number of casualties, exceeding 54,000, and injuries surpassing 122,000. The presenter states, "These numbers reveal the enormous destruction in the sector." The conflict also caused the displacement of nearly 90% of Gaza's population, with many families forced to relocate multiple times. The UN estimates that 81% of Gaza's infrastructure lies within Israeli military zones. The video further illustrates the destruction of over 174,000 buildings, leaving behind 500 million tons of rubble. The cost of reconstruction is estimated at over $53 billion over the next 10 years, according to assessments from the UN, EU, and the World Bank. Despite the immense challenges, the resilience of the Gazan people remains a powerful symbol of hope amidst the devastation.