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More than 50 million tons of rubble in Gaza; clearing hampered by unexploded ordnance and complex land claims
Summary
Speakers said Gaza contains over 50,000,000 tons of debris; removal work began in December, with 21,600 tons cleared and about 290 tons repurposed for roadworks, but unexploded ordnance and disputed property rights complicate reconstruction.
"In Gaza, there is more than 50,000,000 tons of debris and rubble," a speaker not identified in the transcript said, adding that dangerous waste and unexploded ordnance make removal a high priority beyond immediate life-saving efforts.
Why it matters: The volume and hazardous nature of the rubble create public-safety, environmental and legal challenges for reconstruction. According to another speaker in the same briefing, removal work began in December and has included limited reuse of material and employment-generation elements, but unresolved land and property claims could slow or complicate longer-term rebuilding.
The unidentified speaker who opened the…
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