Israeli military has demolished most buildings in Gaza towns it controls, satellite images show

Over the past three years, Israeli military forces have systematically demolished buildings and towns in the Gaza Strip, including the city of Rafah, according to satellite imagery. The destruction has continued since the ceasefire, with the military controlling over 60% of the territory. Most of Gaza's population is now homeless, living in tents, and more than one in ten people have been killed or wounded. The reconstruction plan has stalled due to disagreements over disarming Hamas.

Israeli military has demolished most buildings in Gaza towns it controls, satellite images show
Published Oct 7, 2026
Mestios Reporter

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