UN: Gaza Reconstruction Requires Over $52 Billion

DID Press: UN Office for Project Services (UNOPS) announced that rebuilding Gaza Strip following ceasefire will require over $52 billion in international investment.

George Mourira da Silva, UNOPS Director, said that nearly 80 percent of Gaza’s infrastructure has been severely damaged or completely destroyed, and the initial phase of clearing debris will be a massive undertaking.

According to a joint assessment by the UN, World Bank, and European Union, known as the Initial Rapid Damage and Needs Assessment (IRDNA), the total cost of reconstruction and recovery in Gaza and the West Bank over the next decade is estimated at approximately $53.2 billion.

Of this amount, nearly $30 billion relates to damages to buildings and physical infrastructure, with the housing sector accounting for the largest share—about 53 percent of repair costs.

The economic and social sectors of Gaza have also suffered extensive damage. Assessments indicate that losses from reduced production, lost income, and operational costs amount to around $19 billion.

In the first three years after the ceasefire, roughly $20 billion will be required to stabilize essential services such as water, electricity, healthcare, education, and rapid reconstruction, the report added.

Experts warn the reconstruction process will not only demand substantial financial resources but also depends heavily on access to the region, security conditions, governance structures, international coordination, and sustained aid.

Overall, the scale of Gaza’s reconstruction represents one of the most complex and costly post-crisis recovery operations globally, requiring long-term commitment from donor countries and international institutions.