Arab doctors to send 5,000 prefab homes to Gaza
Reageer (0)Al-Arish – Ma'an – An Arab Doctors' Union delegation will enter Gaza on Wednesday to discuss the distribution of 5,000 wooden prefabricated homes for families affected by the destruction caused by Israel's Operation Cast Lead over a year ago.
Mustafa At-Tayih, head of relief services for the union, said Egyptian authorities would allow the delegation to enter Gaza through the Rafah crossing to meet with de facto government officials about the project.
The homes, manufactured in Egypt and Turkey, measure 52 square meters and consist of two bedrooms, a living room, a kitchen and bathroom, At-Tayih said.
The delegation is also set to tour Gaza's hospitals to assess the shortage in medicines and supplies in order to provide a report for the union on what shipments can be provided.
Both homes and hospitals sustained substantial damage during Israel's assault between December 2008 and January 2009, with few reconstructions taking place following due to Israel's ban on construction materials entering the besieged Strip and in spite of a recent easing on banned materials. Many remain homeless, living in tents, with international observers noting that a further displacement crisis was brought about by Israel's war.
Mustafa At-Tayih, head of relief services for the union, said Egyptian authorities would allow the delegation to enter Gaza through the Rafah crossing to meet with de facto government officials about the project.
The homes, manufactured in Egypt and Turkey, measure 52 square meters and consist of two bedrooms, a living room, a kitchen and bathroom, At-Tayih said.
The delegation is also set to tour Gaza's hospitals to assess the shortage in medicines and supplies in order to provide a report for the union on what shipments can be provided.
Both homes and hospitals sustained substantial damage during Israel's assault between December 2008 and January 2009, with few reconstructions taking place following due to Israel's ban on construction materials entering the besieged Strip and in spite of a recent easing on banned materials. Many remain homeless, living in tents, with international observers noting that a further displacement crisis was brought about by Israel's war.
