Written question asked by Lord Roberts of Llandudno (Liberal Democrat) on Thursday, 10 October 2024, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 24 October 2024. It was answered by Lord Collins of Highbury (Labour) on Thursday, 24 October 2024 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.

Gaza: Buildings

Question: To ask His Majesty's Government what proportion of (1) educational buildings, (2) mosques, (3) churches, (4) hospitals, and (5) synagogues, have been destroyed or damaged by war in Gaza since October 2023.

Answer: As of 24 July, 93 per cent of schools have been damaged or destroyed, and nearly 85 per cent will need either full reconstruction or rehabilitation to function again. As of late September, only 17 out of 36 hospitals were still partially functional. However, as of this week, three hospitals in North Gaza have been ordered to evacuate by the Israeli Defense Forces. We do not have data on the numbers of religious buildings that have been affected. Only when the fighting stops can a proper assessment be done. Experts estimate that Gaza's reconstruction will cost tens of billions of dollars.

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