Summary
In Gaza City, Mohammed al-Jadba is rebuilding his home using mud and human hair because construction materials are limited due to import restrictions. Many homes in Gaza have been damaged or destroyed, and there has been little progress in rebuilding due to ongoing restrictions.
Key Facts
- Mohammed al-Jadba is reconstructing his home in Gaza City using stones, mud, and human hair.
- Israeli restrictions prevent construction materials like cement from entering Gaza.
- Mohammed and his family live in tents after their building was destroyed.
- The United Nations estimates it would cost $70 billion to fully reconstruct Gaza.
- 92% of residential buildings in Gaza have been damaged or destroyed since October 2023.
- $20 billion is urgently needed for basic recovery and to restore essential services.
- No large-scale reconstruction in Gaza has begun due to these restrictions.
