The Palestinian government said on Tuesday that it is partnering with international organisations to remove unexploded ordnance in Gaza, reported Xinhua.
Field surveys, marking of contaminated areas, and training of local personnel have already begun in Gaza, and the Palestinian Mine Action Centre is working to form a broad international coalition for the task once technical teams can operate in the enclave, read a government press statement.
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