A joint EU, World Bank and UN assessment conducted in April found that rebuilding Gaza would require USD 71.4 billion.

Omissions

• The USD 71.4 billion figure covers recovery AND reconstruction needs spread over the next decade (10 years), not merely a one-off 'rebuild' cost.
• The same joint assessment had earlier (February 2025 interim RDNA) estimated needs at USD 53 billion; the April 2026 final assessment reflects a higher, updated figure after 24 months of conflict.

Sources

• PrimaryUnited Nations Information System on the Question of Palestine (UNISPAL) — Press release: Final Gaza Rapid Damage and Needs AssessmentTitle: 'Press release: Final Gaza Rapid Damage and Needs Assessment estimates $71.4 billion for recovery and reconstruction – European Union, United Nations...' Jerusalem, 20 April 2026. Body: 'According to the assessment, recovery and reconstruction needs in Gaza are estimated at $ 71.4 billion over the next decade, including $ 26.3 ...'
• PrimaryWorld Bank — Gaza Rapid Damage and Needs Assessment (Final, April 2026) report PDF'The Gaza Rapid Damage and Needs Assessment (RDNA) was conducted by the World Bank, the European Union (EU), and the United Nations (UN).' Document labelled 'Final April 19'.
• PrimaryUnited Nations in Palestine (palestine.un.org) — Final Gaza Rapid Damage and Needs Assessment'According to the assessment (following 24 months of conflict), recovery and reconstruction needs in Gaza are estimated at $ 71.4 billion ...'