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Israeli media expose gap in Israeli vs. UN tally on Gaza destruction

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  • Source: Israeli media
  • 27 Jun 2024 14:14
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Israeli data claim that approximately 16%, or around 36,000 of Gaza's permanent structures, have been irreparably damaged during the war.

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  • Palestinians look at destruction by the Israeli bombardment of the Gaza Strip, in Deir al Balah, occupied Palestine, Wednesday, November 22,2023. (AP)
    Palestinians look at destruction by the Israeli bombardment of the Gaza Strip, in Deir al-Balah, occupied Palestine, Wednesday, November 22, 2023. (AP)

Israeli analysis conducted by the Israeli army suggests significantly less damage to Gaza's infrastructure from the ongoing war compared to international reports, according to a Thursday report from Ynet.

Israeli data claim that approximately 16%, or around 36,000 of Gaza's permanent structures, have been irreparably damaged during the war. In contrast, UN assessments based on satellite surveys have reported damage to about 50% of structures, with some media outlets suggesting as much as 70% destruction based on similar satellite analyses.

Thousands of buildings destroyed by Israeli Army not linked to Hamas

Ynet reporter Yoav Zitun acknowledged significant discrepancies—sometimes up to 70%—between "Israel's" claims and data from international bodies regarding the true extent of the damage in the Gaza Strip since October 7.

The correspondent explained that it is "inconceivable" to assume that the data provided by the Israeli army is closer to reality, and it could also be presented to international courts and foreign investigative committees that will investigate the actions of the Israeli army and "Israel" at the end of the war.

He also noted that international investigative bodies from international organizations will be allowed to enter the Gaza Strip when the war is over.

Ynet also noted that thousands of buildings destroyed by the Israeli army are not necessarily affiliated with Hamas but are "located near the border fence."

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The Israeli army justified their destruction by creating a "border buffer zone" and a corridor that splits Gaza into two through the middle, as per the report.

It also noted that hundreds of buildings were leveled in the al-Shujaiya and the al-Tuffah neighborhoods near Nahal Oz and towers in Beit Hanoun.

'Israel' destroys 72% of residential buildings in Northern Gaza

Earlier this month, a Palestinian official in Gaza reported that approximately 50,000 housing units had been demolished by Israeli occupation forces during their nearly eight-month-long aggressive campaign in the northern region of the territory.

The chairman of the Emergency Committee for Northern Gaza municipalities emphasized that along with the destruction of homes, vital infrastructure, such as sewage networks and roads, has been extensively damaged across most municipalities in Northern Gaza. Additionally, the official mentioned the destruction of 35 water wells, schools, and UNRWA facilities, highlighting the imminent risk of famine in the northern area of Gaza.

The official also announced that the Jabalia refugee camp and Beit Hanoun, both located in northern Gaza, have been designated as "disaster zones" due to the devastating destruction inflicted by Israeli aggressive war, which the official characterized as genocidal.

Abdallah al-Dardari, the UN assistant secretary general and director of the UN Development Program's regional office for the Arab states, stated that the Israeli aggression has resulted in the complete or partial destruction of 72 percent of Gaza's residential buildings.

Analysts across the world agree that "Israel's" war on Gaza is currently among the bloodiest and most devastating in recent history. The Israeli regime claims to be considerate of civilian lives, but the death toll and the extent of the destruction reveal otherwise.

Back in March, the UNRWA agency revealed that the war on Gaza has resulted in around 23 million tons of rubble and unexploded weapons all over the area and that it will “take years” before Gaza is safe again.

Moreover, a report by the UN Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) in January indicated that rebuilding Gaza and restoring its 0.4% growth per year seen over the past 15 years would factually take 70 years, confirming that enormous amounts of aid would be needed to make Gaza at least habitable.
 
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