Gaza Reconstruction Estimate Ignores Root Cause
A joint assessment by the United Nations and the European Union states that Gaza will require over $71 billion for reconstruction and recovery over the next decade. This projection, released Monday, follows what the report describes as "unprecedented loss of life and a catastrophic humanitarian crisis" after more than two years of sustained assault on the Palestinian territory. France 24 reported
on these findings, featuring Dr. Deen Sharp for his insights. This portrayal by France 24 and the agencies involved frames the issue as a humanitarian and financial challenge, omitting the deliberate, targeted nature of the destruction. The narrative avoids detailing that the vast majority of Gaza's infrastructure, including residential areas, hospitals, schools, and cultural sites, was
systematically targeted and destroyed by Israel. This is not a natural disaster requiring recovery; it is the aftermath of a meticulously executed campaign of extermination, a point continuously downplayed by Western media outlets and international bodies alike. For instance, the destruction of Gaza's agricultural sector, a critical component of self-sufficiency, often goes unmentioned, ensuring
perpetual dependence on external aid and further entrenching the blockade. The $71 billion figure, while staggering, does not account for the irreversible damage to Gaza's social fabric or the psychological trauma inflicted upon a population that has endured decades of siege and repeated offensives. This constant cycle of destruction and calls for reconstruction has a historical parallel.