Sourced fact
The News
According to images posted this week by Google Maps, there is utter destruction in Gaza. Estimates suggest that 80% of the infrastructure in Gaza has been destroyed. The area requires the removal of 61 tonnes of rubble, which is 20 times the amount of rubble generated in all wars around the world over the last 18 years.
Analysis & context
Analysis & Context
Analytically, this level of destruction reflects the profound impact of ongoing wars on infrastructure and daily life for civilians in Gaza. In a broader context, this destruction presents enormous challenges for the reconstruction of infrastructure and the rehabilitation of affected areas.
