As Palestinians return to areas devastated by Israeli airstrikes, they are confronted with the dangers of unexploded ordnance scattered throughout their neighborhoods. The Jabalia refugee camp, once housing over 119,000 registered refugees, now resembles a wasteland, with rubble and destruction visible everywhere. United Nations workers report dire conditions, noting the lack of basic infrastructure, including clean water sources, leaving returning families experiencing severe hardships. The recent ceasefire has done little to address these challenges, as many struggle to return to their former homes amidst ongoing hazards and a lack of resources.
Unexploded bombs are "everywhere," one UN officer said, posing hazards to Palestinians returning to leveled homes.
The situation is a nightmare for people trying to return, said a UN worker, with unexploded ordnance threatening safety.
Jabalia was home to over 119,000 registered refugees, according to the UN, now reduced to piles of rubble.
The ceasefire is far from enough to support Palestinians as they return to neighborhoods with no basic infrastructure.
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