Gaza: Israeli attacks destroyed 30 homes, partially damaged 500 others

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  • March 27, 2019
Gaza: Israeli attacks destroyed 30 homes, partially damaged 500 others

The ministry of public works and housing said that 30 housing units were completely destroyed and 500 others sustained partial damage during the recent Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip.
In press remarks on Tuesday, minister Mufid al-Hassaina said that technical and engineering crews from the ministry started to assess the size of damage caused by the attacks, adding that the ministry also embarked on removing rubble from roads.
Hassaina affirmed that his ministry was making efforts in coordination with international organizations and parties to alleviate the suffering of citizens and finish reconstruction projects.
Source: The Palestinian Information Center

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