Alessandro Mrakic

“We need support, most importantly with machinery, equipment, among others. Our colleagues here don't have [engine] oil and spare parts to continue to work with all the equipment that is still in Gaza.”

Alessandro Mrakic · said 2026-09-16 · reported 2026-09-16

Mrakic called for support including machinery and spare parts, warning that approximately 400 other war-damaged buildings across Gaza were at imminent risk of collapse.

“The situation, as you see, is tragic because we don't have the equipment and machinery that is needed. There are actually people digging with their bare hands,”

Alessandro Mrakic · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-16

The UNDP Gaza office head described the rescue effort at the scene of the collapsed building as hampered by a lack of equipment.

“the situation... is tragic because we don't have the equipment and machinery that is needed”

Alessandro Mrakic · said 2026-09-16 · reported 2026-09-16

Mrakic spoke to reporters at the scene on Wednesday morning, noting the lack of rescue equipment in Gaza.