News Center- Nearly 23 million metric tons of debris generated in the destruction of residential units and other properties across the Gaza Strip, according to the United Nations.

Much of the debris is from residential units and other properties across the enclave following Israeli bombardment, said Stephane Dujarric, spokesperson for the UN Secretary-General, citing UN humanitarian partners.

“It will take years to clear nearly 23 million metric tons of debris in Gaza,” he said.

“Mine action partners are carrying out some assessments of explosive threats and educating the public about the risks,” the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) said in a statement. “Larger-scale assessments are urgently required, but response efforts have been hampered by restrictions on the import of humanitarian mine action supplies and authorization requirements on the deployment of specialized personnel.”

Death toll rises to 31,341

At least 31,341 Palestinians, including 13,500 children and 9,000 women, have been killed and 73,134 others injured in the Israeli strikes on Gaza since October 7, 2024, and many people are still trapped under rubble, according to Gaza’s health ministry.