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Gaza: 23 million tonnes of debris ‘will take years to clear’; acute malnutrition doubles in a month (news.un.org)

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The war in Gaza has left a staggering almost 23 millions tonnes of rubble and unexploded weapons scattered across the enclave, UN humanitarians said on Friday.

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[–] [email protected] 30 points 7 months ago (2 children)

I bet some very lucky American contracting companies will be hired to assist in this monumental task. Maybe even contracting companies associated with US politicians.

[–] [email protected] 10 points 7 months ago (1 children)

or maybe the next door Egyptian company arab contractors.

[–] [email protected] 9 points 7 months ago

They will do the work. Some international management company will get a contract to manage the contractors and scoop up 10% off the top.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 7 months ago

Lucky, ha!.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 7 months ago

There will be so much particulate matter in the air that it will be years before anybody starts to breath easily again.