reconstruction

Its replacement, which burned down five years ago, was put up decades later as part of a neo-Gothic reconstruction conducted by architect Eugène Viollet-Le-Duc.

In the face of opposition from experts and the public, all were abandoned and the reconstruction is essentially true to the original - though with some concessions to modern materials and safety requirements.

Despite insisting on three conditions - an Israeli withdrawal, a permanent ceasefire and the reconstruction of Gaza - Hamas has indicated to mediators on many occasions its willingness to make substantial concessions.

The team’s reconstruction is still in its early stages.

Fortunately, our story is also one of hope, resistance and reconstruction.