Desperate Gazans pull iron bars from rubble to construct tents and scratch out a living
Summary
Displaced Palestinians in Gaza extract iron rods from destroyed homes to build tents and earn a living amidst the devastation from the recent war, facing harsh winter and economic hardship.
Key Points
- Displaced Palestinians in Gaza are extracting iron rods from destroyed homes to build tents and sustain their livelihood.
- The recent war in Gaza generated an estimated 61 million tonnes of rubble, with reconstruction potentially taking seven years.
- A 10-meter iron rod costs displaced families $15, a high price given their financial struggles.
- Israel restricts construction materials to Gaza citing security concerns over possible tunnel building by Hamas.
