Residents of Hebron return to destroyed homes after 10-day Israeli siege
After the ten-day siege, Palestinians returning to Hebron find their homes in ruins, with severe structural damage and a collapsed local economy.
Residents of Hebron, in the occupied West Bank, began returning to their homes after the Israeli army ended a ten-day siege that left the area devastated. Many of the houses, reduced to rubble, are riddled with cracks, have collapsed roofs, and lack basic services.
The families, who had been evacuated under the threat of bombing, now face a deep economic crisis. The destruction of businesses and the interruption of agricultural activities have reduced incomes, while the scarcity of water and electricity makes it difficult to rebuild.
Palestinian authorities and humanitarian organizations warn that aid is insufficient and that reconstruction could take months, if not years. Meanwhile, the residents of Hebron are trying to rebuild their daily lives amidst the rubble, hoping that international pressure will lead to a lasting solution to the conflict.