Gaza conditions in the shadow of widespread destruction of residential homes and infrastructure are catastrophic – Mehr News Agency | Iranian and world news

Mehr News Agency, International Group- December of Mahdavan- Yasser al-Masri: After the ceasefire agreement in Gaza, one of the main cases of how to rebuild this is the beam; There have been various media outlets in this regard, the most opportunistic and hypocritical of these plans, the plan and plan of the US President; Donald Trump has clearly stated on the pretext of “Reconstruction of Gaza” that “the US intends to own Gaza and intends to rebuild it for itself and the people of Gaza will have no right and should be moved to neighboring Arab countries.”

Trump’s controversial plan was so bully and cruel that it was met with strong regional and international reactions, and even Washington’s Arab allies clearly opposed it, and the only supporter of the Zionist regime.

Since the Gaza Strip and the Zionist regime have a long history of war and conflict, the beam has been repeatedly destroyed and then somewhat reconstructed, but this time due to the huge volume of devastation and Gaza during the six months of the brutal Zionist war, it will be almost completely different from the soil. The nature of the political, demographic and geopolitical conditions of the Gaza Strip should also be considered in the current period compared to previous wars, including the Year 1 and 2 wars.

In the same vein ‘Hosni MahnaA spokesman for the Gaza municipality in an exclusive interview with Mehr reporter described the current conditions of Gaza and the amount of destruction and the volume of demolition, which follows the text:

Destruction of buildings and infrastructure in Gaza How is it?

The city of Gaza has suffered widespread devastation resulting from the devastating Israeli war. This war has brought a dark shadow on the daily lives of the people and has brought many challenges and problems for the Palestinians.

When we talk about the destruction of residential buildings, we should know that more than 5 % of Gaza buildings are completely or largely damaged; The damage in some cases is so severe that it is not possible to live in these residential units. This has displaced hundreds of thousands of Palestinian families who have lost their homes and are now without shelter.

Despite the urgent need for reconstruction, the process of entering the Gaza Strip is still in serious problems. Meanwhile, according to the ceasefire agreement between the Hamas movement and the Zionist regime, which was achieved by international mediation, the necessary assistance and equipment was to enter Gaza. However, so far this equipment and aids are very limited and do not even meet the necessary needs.

The Israeli occupation regime continues to impose strict restrictions on the entry of building materials and the equipment needed, which has made any real attempt to rebuild the Gaza Strip and complicated the humanitarian crisis. Today, the municipality of Gaza needs urgent steps to ensure the import of equipment and materials to flow into the area in accordance with the extent of the catastrophe that comes to the Gaza Strip.

What is the drinking water? Is this problem solved by the beginning of the ceasefire?

When we talk about the real crises and living conditions in Gaza, we must say that the water supply system in Gaza is severely damaged. The occupation regime has destroyed two water wells and four main central tanks in the city. In addition, the waterfront facility in the north of the Gaza Strip transferred to the city has been disabled. Therefore, the water supply situation in Gaza is very critical.

More than 5,000 meters of water supply network has been destroyed, causing a severe crisis in supplying drinking water. Despite the ceasefire, this problem has not even been resolved in part. Many residential areas in Gaza and various neighborhoods also face severe shortage of drinking water and water needed for daily use.

The crisis has been exacerbated due to the failure of pumping stations, water wells, as well as a severe shortage of fuel to set up a disabled facility. In addition, the stoppage of the power plant and the complete termination of Israel’s energy supply since the beginning of the war has led to a severe shortage of energy sources.

The Municipality of Gaza has repeatedly called for power generators, emergency energy sources, solar panels and batteries needed to launch these facilities, but none of these requests have been taken into consideration and the situation is still critical.

Is the same situation in hospitals, mosques, schools and markets?

Many vital facilities in Gaza have been deliberately and systematically destroyed by the occupation regime. Dozens of hospitals and medical centers have been destroyed and out of service, which has led to a severe shortage of health care in a very critical situation. Alongside this tragedy, the environmental situation is also severe, with the number of injured being on the rise and diseases are spreading due to poor health and livelihood conditions.

In addition to hospitals, Israel has also destroyed dozens of mosques, schools and markets. Many of these places that are still in place have suffered heavy damage, and this has had a profound effect on people’s daily lives. The geographical changes of the city are also evident, as residents of the eastern and marginal areas have moved to downtown and water resources. This has created great challenges for the municipality and municipal services teams.

Gaza hospitals are now operating in full capability, but they are facing severe drug shortages, medical equipment and lack of facilities, especially after Israel’s main hospitals were destroyed. Schools have also become the accommodation centers of thousands of displaced, and the commercial markets are no longer the same as before. These markets are now on the streets and crowded areas and are no longer able to provide services as before due to the widespread destruction of infrastructure and roads.

Rebuilding these facilities is now an urgent and fundamental human necessity that requires rapid and sustainable international support and international organizations to return to many areas of Gaza.

Given the cold wave in Gaza, what are the conditions of asylum seekers in camps, accommodation centers and tents?

The conditions of refugees in camps and accommodation centers in this cold weather and influenced by the waves of rainfall are literally catastrophic and very difficult. With the onset of winter and the continuation of adverse weather conditions, thousands of families live in tents that are neither protected against the cold and rain of the summer.

The situation is extremely difficult and people are facing severe blankets, winter clothing and heating. In addition, rainwater leakage into the accommodation has doubled the problems of the refugee and exposed them to various diseases, including respiratory, gastrointestinal and skin diseases. This is the case when there is insufficient health care.

Today, the Gaza Municipality calls on the international community and humanitarian organizations to meet the urgent winter needs such as blankets, clothing, mattresses and heating equipment. It is also necessary to improve the conditions of the camps and provide more sustainable solutions for the accommodation. One of these solutions is the arrival of residential shelters into Gaza, which unfortunately has not been allowed so far.

Gaza what do you need most now?

Today the Gaza Strip needs everything. After the devastating war, which continued for six months, all the resources inside the area have been completely completed, with Gaza under the complete and severe Israeli siege.

The main priorities in meeting the basic needs include:

AndFuel River: To set up power plants, water and wastewater facilities and other public services.

Providing building materials: To rebuild homes and installations.

Support the Health sector: Through the provision of medicine and medical equipment to deal with increasing health crises.

Food supply: Markets are facing severe food shortages, so food aid should be provided enough.

The provision of winter assistance: Includes blankets, warm clothing and heating equipment to cope with severe cold.

The entry of alternative energy systems: Like solar panels, batteries and generators.

Equipment necessary to repair damaged infrastructure: Especially the water, electricity and sewage networks that have been destroyed by the war.

The Gaza Municipality, despite its very limited facilities, makes every effort to reduce people’s suffering. However, the situation is still catastrophic and requires an urgent international response. We urge the international community and humanitarian organizations to act quickly and to push the Zionist enemy to eliminate the siege of Gaza and to ensure the entry of necessary assistance to this strait. More than 5 million Palestinians are in unmatched conditions, and this devastating war has made their lives a human crisis that requires urgent action.