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40,000 Air Strikes Leave Gaza Buried in Danger

11/1/2025

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In Gaza, extensive air strikes have left the area littered with unexploded ordnance, posing risks to civilians.
By October 2024, Israel's military had conducted over 40,000 air strikes, causing widespread destruction.
Five children were injured recently by unexploded munitions near Al-Shifa Hospital.
The United Nations estimates about 7,500 tons of unexploded ordnance remain.
Experts warn clearance could take decades as displaced people return, while humanitarian groups seek funding.

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Story summary

In Gaza, extensive air strikes have left the area littered with unexploded ordnance, posing risks to civilians.
By October 2024, Israel's military had conducted over 40,000 air strikes, causing widespread destruction.
Five children were injured recently by unexploded munitions near Al-Shifa Hospital.
The United Nations estimates about 7,500 tons of unexploded ordnance remain.
Experts warn clearance could take decades as displaced people return, while humanitarian groups seek funding.