Unpacking the Monumental Challenges of Reconstructing Gaza After Ceasefire

The long-term, comprehensive reconstruction of houses, infrastructure, and institutions remains heavily reliant on international funding and a stable political framework, which has been slow and complicated to secure. While international pledges and discussions have begun, including high-level summits, the actual disbursement of funds is often delayed due to political uncertainties, donor fatigue from previous cycles of conflict, and the massive projected cost, which is in the tens of billions of dollars. This financial gap severely constrains the ability to move beyond basic repairs to large-scale, planned reconstruction of entire neighborhoods and utilities like water and power systems.