Unpacking the Monumental Challenges of Reconstructing Gaza After Ceasefire

This return marks the beginning of grassroots rebuilding efforts, often led by families or local community groups using their own hands and whatever materials they can salvage. For many, "rebuilding" starts with simply clearing debris from their plot of land or creating makeshift, temporary shelters—a tent or a single room—on the ruins of their former homes, embodying a powerful act of resistance and resilience.