New satellite images expose the staggering devastation in Gaza following the deadly conflict between Israel and Hamas that began on October 7, 2023. A year after Hamas launched its surprise attack, killing over 1,200 Israelis, Gaza’s once-bustling landscape has been reduced to ruins. Over 66% of the buildings have been flattened, and more than 40,000 people have lost their lives in relentless bombings and ground invasions.
According to a recent report by the UN Satellite Centre (UNOSAT), over 163,000 structures have been damaged or destroyed, leaving the region in shambles. The destruction extends beyond buildingsGaza’s vital cropland has also been obliterated. A detailed analysis reveals that 79% of the region’s agricultural land has been wiped out, raising concerns about food security and further humanitarian crises.
Images captured in September 2024 show a landscape almost devoid of vegetation compared to pre-war conditions in 2022. The bombings, heavy vehicle movement, and relentless airstrikes have transformed Gaza’s green spaces into barren, grey patches of destruction.
The conflict’s impact reaches beyond Gaza. Northern Israel faces ongoing rocket fire from Hezbollah in Lebanon, displacing 70,000 Israelis. The war’s ripple effects have also drawn in regional powers like Iran, escalating tensions with missile and drone attacks. Despite international efforts to broker a ceasefire, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu remains committed to eradicating Hamas and securing the release of hostages.
As the conflict drags on, the future of Gaza and the surrounding region remains uncertain, with millions displaced, infrastructure in ruins, and a deepening humanitarian crisis.
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