The Gaza Strip continues to grapple with a hidden danger that could haunt its communities for decades: unexploded munitions scattered across the territory in the wake of relentless air raids. Experts warn that the rubble-strewn streets and damaged buildings conceal threats that extend far beyond the immediate aftermath of the attacks.

Munitions clearance specialists have described Gaza as an “unmapped minefield,” with hazards not only on the surface but buried beneath homes, hospitals, and bakeries. Teams are preparing to survey critical infrastructure to locate remnants of explosives, aware that each discovery brings both relief and a reminder of the ongoing peril that residents face daily.

Authorities emphasise that the clearance of these remnants is unlikely ever to be complete. Generations may continue to encounter hidden explosives, underscoring the enduring consequences of the aerial bombardment and the pervasive fear experienced by civilians living amid the ruins.