A N A LY S I S PEACE AND SECURITY NEEDS ASSESSMENT FOR RECOVERY AND REHABILITATION Palestinian Perspectives on the Reconstruction of Gaza The ongoing conflict in Gaza is causing extensive damage to infrastructure and exacer­bating the humanitarian crisis. Reconstruction requires an understanding of the local context, immediate needs and long-term priorities. Immediate humanitarian needs must be prioritised. A final needs assessment is possible after the conflict ends, led by UN agencies with the support of local and inter­national stakeholders. September 2021 Abdelrazak Elgharbawi October 2024 Reconstruction efforts should pave the way for a more resili­ent and prosperous Gaza through infrastructure rehabili­tation, economic revitalisation, social cohesion, and leveraging community-based approaches and international partnerships.