Gaza's Survival Economy: Palestinians Salvage Iron Bars from Rubble to Build Shelters Amid Winter Crisis

Dec 11, 2025 07:30 pm CST

Amid Gaza's harsh winter, displaced Palestinians are extracting iron rods from bombed buildings to construct makeshift shelters and earn income in a devastated economy. This emerging survival strategy highlights the immediate challenges facing civilians as they navigate daily life in a region where reconstruction could take years and basic building materials are restricted due to security concerns.