‘Nowhere else to go’: Gaza families shelter in buildings that may collapse
Summary
Families in Gaza are living in damaged and unsafe buildings after many homes were destroyed during the recent war with Israel. Many people cannot leave these dangerous places because there are few options for safe shelter and rebuilding is very slow and expensive.Key Facts
- The war between Israel and Gaza caused heavy damage to homes in Gaza.
- Over 370,000 housing units, or about 77% of Gaza's homes, are damaged or destroyed.
- Rebuilding Gaza’s homes will cost more than $71 billion over the next ten years.
- Some buildings in Gaza are unstable and have partially collapsed, causing deaths.
- Residents, like Masada Abu Jarad, live in partly ruined homes and have no safe places to move.
- Local authorities and aid groups have warned people to leave dangerous buildings.
- Many families have been forced to move several times because their homes were destroyed.
- The ongoing conflict and restrictions have stopped proper rebuilding efforts in Gaza.
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