OCHA reported that over 30 bulldozers and other heavy equipment vehicles, including some donated during the ceasefire, were bombed by the Israeli Forces in Gaza City, North Gaza and Khan Younis on 21 and 22 April. The affected equipment included machinery for search-and-rescue operations, waste removal, sewage maintenance, and water supply.
According to OCHA, the widespread destruction of homes and critical infrastructure has resulted in an estimated 50 million tons of debris. While the UN Development Program and the UN Environment Program have conducted a joint pilot initiative in priority areas, removing debris continues to be extremely challenging due to fuel shortages, the limited availability of necessary machinery, severe damage to roads, and overall insecurity.
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