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74% of buildings in the Gaza Strip have been damaged since October 7th, including homes, stores, hospitals, and schools. This raises the question of what people are returning to and the lack of commitments to rebuild infrastructure.
Despite being called a peace deal, the Gaza ceasefire agreement is not a comprehensive peace deal that would lead to a Palestinian state. It doesn't address settlement construction or long-term governance.
Over the weekend, displaced Palestinians made their journey to the neighborhoods they're from in the Gaza Strip. However, for the vast majority, Israel razed much of the area, making reconstruction incredibly costly and time-consuming.
The ceasefire between Israel and Hamas has led to celebrations in Gaza, with Palestinians cheering and chanting. After two years of war, an influx of aid and relief is expected to reach residents, bringing hope that this marks the end of death and destruction.
The United Nations Satellite Center estimated that 83% of all structures in Gaza City had been destroyed or damaged by late September. This number jumps to 93% for residential buildings throughout the Gaza Strip.
According to the World Bank, rebuilding Gaza will cost more than $50 billion. The American taxpayers have bankrolled the destruction, and it remains to be seen how much they will pay for reconstruction.
The ceasefire in Gaza has finally gone into effect after both Israel and Hamas agreed to phase one of the peace plan outlined by the Trump administration. However, 200 American troops are being sent to Israel, which feels like a line being crossed.
The Israeli cabinet has approved an agreement to stop the war in Gaza. This agreement includes Israel pulling back to a predefined border and the release of 20 live hostages and 28 dead hostages within 72 hours of a ceasefire. Hamas claims this is the end of the war, but the United States says it could be if Hamas disarms and hands over governance.
The atrocities in Gaza have resulted in tens of thousands of innocent Palestinians being killed, and Hamas continues to hold 20 hostages. This is a ceasefire, not peace, and it's irresponsible for corporate news to suggest otherwise.
The plan aims to create a de-radicalized, terror-free zone in Gaza and includes a 20-point strategy for redevelopment and peace.