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Al Jazeera English - War on Gaza - Gazans pledge to rebuild

Al Jazeera English - War on Gaza - Gazans pledge to rebuild: "The survivors of the Israeli offensive in Gaza have slowly begun to restore a semblance of normalcy to their daily lives.

Public facilities are operating once again, the streets are being cleared, tractors are at work removing piles of rubble, power lines are being fixed and electricity and water services are being restored to homes in Gaza.

Government employees went back to work on January 21 and arrangements are being made for those whose offices have been destroyed.

Palestinian ministries are recommencing their work despite the destruction of some of their facilities.

Schools reopened on January 24 but many classes were overcrowded as they attempted to accommodate students from buildings which had been destroyed by Israeli air raids.

Meanwhile, the police have pledged to return to the streets in full uniform in a matter of days."

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