Social Media User Alleges Gaza's Complete Depopulation, Asserting No Need for Reconstruction

A recent social media post by user @eigenrobot has sparked significant attention by claiming that the extensive destruction in Gaza, coupled with alleged widespread fatalities, negates any future need for rebuilding efforts. The tweet, dated October 21, 2025, presented an extreme view on the ongoing humanitarian situation.

"its terrible that gaza is destroyed but all the gazans were killed in genocide and starved to death so fortunately theres no need to rebuild," the user @eigenrobot stated in the post. This assertion suggests a complete depopulation of the Gaza Strip, implying a finality to the conflict's human cost.

However, international organizations and humanitarian bodies present a starkly different picture regarding the situation in Gaza. Reports indicate that over 60% of Gaza's homes and buildings have been damaged or destroyed, with the United Nations describing the scale of destruction as "vast and unprecedented." Rebuilding efforts are projected to take decades and require tens of billions of dollars.

While the human toll is catastrophic, the claim of complete depopulation is not supported by available data. According to the Gaza Ministry of Health, over 35,000 Palestinians have been killed, including a significant number of children and women, figures that the UN and other international organizations consider broadly credible. This tragic loss of life represents a fraction of Gaza's pre-conflict population of over 2.2 million people.

Furthermore, the vast majority of Gaza's population, estimated at over 1.9 million people, have been internally displaced, many multiple times, rather than killed. These displaced individuals face severe humanitarian conditions, including widespread food insecurity and lack of essential services, as confirmed by UN OCHA and UNICEF reports. International aid organizations and donor countries are actively discussing and preparing for massive reconstruction efforts in Gaza, recognizing the urgent need to restore infrastructure and livelihoods once conditions allow.