Gaza buried under 70 million tons of debris, 20,000 lingering UXOs

Tehran - BORNA - According to government estimates as of mid-October 2025, the enclave now holds between 65 and 70 million tons of debris and rubble, the remains of thousands of homes, public buildings, and vital infrastructure deliberately destroyed by Israeli occupation forces.

Officials described the devastation as unparalleled, turning Gaza into an environmental and structural disaster zone that severely hinders the delivery of humanitarian aid and obstructs ongoing rescue and relief operations.

Immense challenges

Efforts to clear the wreckage are expected to face immense challenges, primarily due to the Israeli ban on the entry of heavy machinery and construction equipment, coupled with the continued closure of all border crossings. "Israel" has also deliberately prevented the entry of essential materials and tools needed to recover bodies from beneath the ruins, the authorities said.

“This tragic reality demands that the international community fulfill its legal and moral responsibilities,” the statement read, urging immediate global pressure on "Israel" to reopen crossings and allow the start of large-scale debris removal across the devastated territory.

Preliminary assessments further indicate the presence of approximately 20,000 unexploded ordnances, including bombs and missiles dropped by the Israeli occupation forces, posing an extreme threat to civilians and field workers. Experts warn that these deadly remnants require specialized technical and security handling before clearance operations can begin safely.

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