War damage - the cost of rebuilding after conflict

War damage - the cost of rebuilding after conflict

July 16, 2026 · 30 min

About this episode

The episode discusses the financial and strategic challenges of rebuilding areas affected by conflict, focusing on Gaza's estimated $70 billion cost.

What happens when the bombs and the fighting stop? Who pays for all the damage? It’s estimated that rebuilding Gaza alone, will cost more than US$70 billion. What strategy is needed to turn battlefields and ruins into peace and prosperity?

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