Massive destruction, no water or electricity, and dangerous conditions
Gaza is almost completely destroyed, and rebuilding it could take 10 to 15 years, said Steve Witkoff, US President Donald Trump’s Middle East envoy. After visiting Gaza, he told Axios that people trying to return home are leaving again because there is no water, no electricity, and too much damage.
Huge Damage and a Long Recovery
The Palestinian Ministry of Health says that 10,000 bodies are still missing under the rubble. A UN report says removing 50 million tonnes of debris could take 21 years and cost $1.2 billion. The rubble may also contain dangerous materials like asbestos and unexploded bombs.
Trump’s Idea to Move Gazans
Trump suggested that Arab countries should build homes elsewhere for Gazans to live in. However, Palestinian leaders and Arab nations strongly reject this idea.
Witkoff said he did not discuss this with Trump and was only in the region to work on a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.
"Nothing Left Standing"
Witkoff said that Gaza is too unsafe for people to return right now. “There are unexploded bombs everywhere. It’s very dangerous,” he said. He also warned that it is impossible to rebuild Gaza in just five years, saying it will take at least a decade or more.
What Happens Next?
Arab countries do not support moving Gazans to another place. Many are calling for a two-state solution instead. The US and other nations are still discussing how to help rebuild Gaza, but for now, the situation remains critical.
