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.