From time to time, the Palestine Center distributes articles it believes will enhance understanding of the Palestinian political reality. The following article by Matthew Vickery was published by AJ on 11 December 2015.
Gaza Strip – More than a year since Israel’s deadly onslaught on the besieged Gaza Strip, the United Nations refugee agency (UNRWA) estimates that 100,000 Palestinians in Gaza are preparing to spend a second winter in damaged homes and makeshift structures.
Despite promises made by Arab nations such as Qatar, Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates to provide funds to rebuild homes, many families are still waiting for aid. With deliveries of concrete hinging on Israeli permits, Gaza’s reconstruction process has faced grinding delays, fueling a black market with significantly inflated prices for building materials.
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