Over $71 billion needed over next decade to rebuild Gaza — UN-EU assessment

More than $71 billion will be needed over the next decade for recovery and reconstruction in war-ravaged Gaza, according to an EU-UN assessment published today. After more than two years of Israel’s war in the Palestinian territory, “recovery and reconstruction needs are estimated at around $71.4 billion,” says the final Gaza Rapid Damage and Needs Assessment developed by the United Nations and the European Union, in coordination with the World Bank. Are you relying on The Times of Israel for accurate and timely coverage of the Iran war right now? If so, please joinThe Times of Israel Community.For as little as $6/month, you will: We’re really pleased that you’ve readXTimes of Israel articlesin the past month. You clearly find our careful reporting of the Iran war valuable, at a time when facts are often distorted and news coverage often lacks context. Your support is essential to continue our work.We want to continue delivering the professional journalism you value, even as the demands on our newsroom have grown dramatically during this ongoing conflict. So today, please consider joining our reader support group,The Times of Israel Community. For as little as $6 a month you'll become our partners while enjoying The Times of IsraelAD-FREE, as well as accessing exclusive content available only to Times of Israel Community members. Thank you,David Horovitz, Founding Editor of The Times of Israel