Reconstruction in Gaza, where heavy Israeli bombardment in a war with Islamist militants has caused widespread devastation and displaced a half-million people, will cost at least $6 billion, the Palestinian deputy prime minister says. Roughly 400,000 people will need housing and major infrastructure - a power plant and water and sewage facilities - have been destroyed.
Reconstruction to Cost at Least $6 Billion in Gaza Strip
9
A member of the Abed Aal family salvages belongings from the family's house that was destroyed in an overnight Israeli strike in Gaza City, Aug. 2, 2014.