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Gaza’s Resilience in the Face of Devastation: Unconventional Reconstruction Efforts

In the aftermath of widespread destruction, Gazans are employing innovative methods to rebuild their homes, utilizing locally sourced materials such as mud, human hair, and salvaged debris due to Israeli restrictions on the entry of construction supplies. As a result of the devastation, 92 percent of residential buildings lie in ruins, prompting families to construct makeshift shelters, often relying on tarpaulins as makeshift walls and repurposed hair from barbershops as a substitute for straw. According to the UN, the estimated cost of full reconstruction stands at $70 billion, yet none of the work has commenced. Al Jazeera correspondent Maram Humaid provides a firsthand account from Gaza City, highlighting the harsh realities of survival in a region where rebuilding remains an elusive goal.

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