With the conclusion of the first phase of the ceasefire in Gaza, a small number of bulldozers and other engineering vehicles took to the streets in Gaza City and began cleaning and reconstruction work.
According to Yehaya Saleh, the mayor of the city of Gaza, the municipal authorities in Gaza are leading the reconstruction of the ceasefire and will reopen the main roads of the city to facilitate the return of displaced residents to their homes.
Gaza City Mayor Yahya Sarraj:Since the beginning of the ceasefire, Gaza municipalities have taken immediate action to clear and unblock urban roads. This is crucial for people to return to their homes and shelters from southern and northern Gaza.
Yehaya said that due to the lack of equipment, the entire clearance work is expected to take two months., but this is only the beginning. Regarding reconstruction work, Yahya said, Smooth border crossings are key to ensuring reconstruction in the Gaza Strip, in addition to emergency facilities such as generators and pumps, and building materials used to repair infrastructure such as wells, water supply and sewage networks, the approach of winter has also increased the demand for tents and temporary shelters in the Gaza Strip.
Gaza people are doubtful whether the ceasefire will last
Regarding the conclusion of this ceasefire agreement, many Gaza residents said that since neither Israel nor Hamas sent representatives to participate, they still have doubts about whether the so-called "peace summit" held in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, can ensure the implementation of the ceasefire agreement.
Displaced person Yusra Sultan:We do not believe that this summit will guarantee the implementation of the ceasefire agreement, because they have made a lot of promises to us in the past but have not fulfilled.
The displaced Muhammad Abu Khalifa:We hope to promote the reconstruction of Gaza as soon as possible, and this should be the first step. There is no infrastructure, no electricity or water supply, and no suitable place to live. We hope this summit will become a goodwill gesture to improve the humanitarian situation in Gaza.