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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.
Gaza Death Toll Surpasses 69,000 as Israel-Hamas Body Exchanges Continue Under Fragile Ceasefire
Nov 09, 2025 12:25 am CST
Gaza's health authorities report over 69,000 Palestinian deaths in the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict as both sides exchange bodies under a tenuous ceasefire agreement. The increasing death count includes newly recovered remains from rubble, recently identified bodies, and casualties from continued strikes. Meanwhile, Israeli settler violence in the West Bank reaches record levels during olive harvest season, with multiple attacks reported against Palestinian farmers and international activists.
Finding Hope Amid Devastation: A Gaza Grandmother's Daily Struggle for Survival After Ceasefire
Oct 26, 2025 09:31 pm CST
A 62-year-old Gaza grandmother, Hiam Muqdad, navigates life with her grandchildren in a makeshift tent among the ruins of their destroyed home following the Israel-Hamas ceasefire. Despite losing her house and relatives, she maintains a daily routine of gathering water and essentials, creating a semblance of normalcy amid Gaza's devastation where 75% of buildings lie in ruins and 61 million tonnes of debris blanket the territory.
Gaza Buried Under 61 Million Tonnes of Debris After Two Years of War: The Massive Reconstruction Challenge
Oct 24, 2025 09:46 pm CST
After two years of conflict, Gaza faces an overwhelming reconstruction challenge with 78% of buildings damaged or destroyed and 61.5 million tonnes of debris - equivalent to 170 Empire State Buildings - covering the territory. The recent ceasefire opens possibilities for rebuilding amid concerns about toxic contamination from asbestos and industrial waste in the rubble.