Unexploded Israeli bombs in Gaza endanger returning families and children
Oct 26, 2025 #Palestine #Gaza #GazaHumanitarianCrisis
Unexploded ordnance left behind after months of Israeli bombardment poses a deadly threat
Oct 26, 2025 #Palestine #Gaza #GazaHumanitarianCrisis
Unexploded ordnance left behind after months of Israeli bombardment poses a deadly threat across Gaza.
Children have been among the victims, mistaking bombs for toys in the ruins of their neighbourhoods.
Doctors warn of a growing public health crisis as hospitals treat increasing numbers of blast injuries.
Officials estimate that tens of thousands of tonnes of explosives remain buried or scattered across the enclave.
These remnants include landmines, mortar shells and large aerial bombs capable of levelling concrete buildings.
Efforts to remove the explosives could take years and require millions of dollars.
For families returning home, every step through the rubble carries the risk of another explosion.
Al Jazeera’s Ibrahim al-Khalili reports from Gaza City, Palestine.