Unpacking the Monumental Challenges of Reconstructing Gaza After Ceasefire

Furthermore, the Israeli blockade continues to pose a major obstacle. Restrictions on the entry of construction materials, deemed "dual-use" (potentially having military applications), drastically slow down the entire process. Even when aid is secured, the logistical hurdles of getting heavy machinery, cement, steel, and other essential materials through border crossings make rebuilding incredibly difficult and expensive. The construction that does happen is often slow, fragmented, and disproportionate to the needs of a population where the vast majority of homes have been severely affected.