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Israeli Forces' Actions Leave Displaced Palestinians in Desperate Situation
1 year ago•Source: Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) International
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"Gaza's Devastation: Half of Homes Damaged or Destroyed by Israeli Actions"
Israel's bombing campaign in Gaza has led to the displacement of 1.7 million Palestinians, with most of their homes likely damaged or destroyed, according to satellite data. The vast devastation has affected homes, infrastructure, and various facilities across the region, creating a new humanitarian, security, and diplomatic reality that will shape the area for years to come. The IDF's aggressive bombing campaign has caused extensive damage throughout the Strip, prompting hundreds of thousands of people to flee, with nowhere being deemed safe.
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