Palestinian Ambassador to Russia Nofal: reconstruction of Gaza is estimated at $80-90 billion
According to UN estimates, the reconstruction of the Gaza Strip will cost $80-90 billion, and the reconstruction of the infrastructure will take seven to eight years. The Ambassador of Palestine to Russia Abdel Hafez Nofal spoke about this told in an interview with Izvestia.
He stressed that it is necessary to hold an international donor conference to restore the enclave. At the same time, the diplomat said that this would be possible if the Palestinian National Authority, which governs the West Bank, returns to Gaza.
Earlier, UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres called on the parties to the conflict and the international community to “end the suffering” in the Middle East. “It’s time to free the hostages. It’s time to lay down your arms. It is time to end the suffering plaguing the region. The time has come for peace, international law and justice. The United Nations is fully committed to achieving these goals,” Guterres said.
He stressed that Hamas must allow Red Cross representatives to visit the hostages. In addition, all parties to the conflict should make efforts to promote a peaceful settlement, the Secretary General concluded.
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