In the Gaza Strip, where the war has not yet ended, preparations for large-scale construction have already begun. Israeli companies have started negotiations to carry out unprecedented demolition of destroyed buildings and clearance of rubble. The project involves completely leveling certain areas to pave the way for the construction of residential quarters.
Scale of Works and Recycling of Ruins
According to The Jerusalem Post, Israeli firms plan to turn millions of tons of concrete rubble into recycled construction materials. A significant portion of the debris is expected to be transported out of the region. Sources cited by the publication describe the future works as historic in scale. The land leveling process is intended to prepare the ground for new homes.
"We are talking about huge volumes of destruction that they want to turn into recycled construction materials, transport a significant part of it away, and at the same time level the territory to build new houses on it, and all this is happening before Hamas is disarmed and the Strip is demilitarized," a government source stated.
Security Warnings: The War Could Return
Israeli security sector representatives are warning of serious risks. The pace of preparation for reconstruction appears too fast. If construction begins now, the war could return. Officials explain this simply: the enemy is still hiding beneath the ruins. Underground factories, weapons depots, and command centers are located there.
"At this pace, there will be no choice but to resume hostilities to disarm him and cut off his underground infrastructure where he hides, directs the preparation for war against Israel, manages the weapons production line, and conceals weapons depots," the official emphasized.
Intelligence Agencies Oppose Construction Before Clearance
Intelligence agencies believe that the current trajectory leads to a dead end. The elimination of Hamas's underground infrastructure must become a priority. Only after complete disarmament and the clearing of tunnels can peaceful construction be discussed.
The Hamas group refuses to disarm in the Gaza Strip. Israeli intelligence services see Hamas's actions as a game of stalling for time.
Military Spending and Decrease in Conflict Intensity
Analysts note that Israel's military spending has decreased by 4.9% to $48.3 billion. This reflects a decrease in the intensity of the war in Gaza during 2025 following the ceasefire agreement with Hamas.