Israel obstructs entry of heavy equipment to clear rubble

Not only are they needed for the search for the missing bodies of thousands of Palestinians under piles of rubble, but we’ve driven around Gaza City for seven days, and we’re seeing sheer volumes of destruction.

Everywhere you go, there is destruction as far as the eye can see. There isn’t a single home that hasn’t been hit, severely damaged, or destroyed.

And that has continued to unfold every single day.

Areas that were not bombed in the past and were only partially damaged are now completely in ruins. It feels like the whole enclave has been turned into dust.

But the need for this equipment and machines—it’s not the first time we’re seeing this being obstructed by the Israeli military.

Earlier this year, in January, during the first phase of the ceasefire of the former deal, the Israeli military deliberately prevented the entry of much-needed aid and equipment.