The Lingering Shadows of War: Unexploded Ordnance in Gaza and the Road to Reconstruction
Introduction Since October 2023, the residents of Gaza have endured a relentless and devastating conflict that has left the small, densely populated territory in ruins. The massive bombardments over the past five months have obliterated entire neighborhoods, turning once-thriving communities into fields of rubble. Homes, schools, hospitals, and vital infrastructure have been destroyed, leaving behind…