Gaza reconstruction remains distant, says UN envoy
UN peace envoy Nickolay Mladenov warns major obstacles delay Gaza’s reconstruction and urges urgent action to address worsening humanitarian conditions.
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AINickolay Mladenov, the UN Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process, said on Monday that the start of Gaza’s reconstruction remains a distant prospect, with major challenges facing residents of the enclave.
Speaking at the third Heli International Forum in Abu Dhabi, Mladenov highlighted the extremely difficult humanitarian conditions in Gaza due to ongoing military operations.
He warned that continued Israeli military action would have severe humanitarian consequences, noting that several countries have pledged support for Gaza’s reconstruction.
Mladenov stressed the urgent need to accelerate reconstruction efforts to ease the suffering of Gaza’s population and improve their humanitarian situation.