Israeli war crimes in Gaza

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The 7th-century mosque, also known as the Great Mosque of Gaza, was Gaza’s most famous and its surroundings a focal point of the Palestinian enclave’s history and culture.

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For the few Palestinians who remain [in Gaza City], and the far greater number displaced and hoping to return, the culture and history has been reduced to memories.

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Unesco, the UN agency responsible for protecting culture, says it has verified damage to at least 22 sites, including mosques, churches, historical homes, universities, archives and the archeological site of Anthedon Harbour, Gaza’s first known seaport.

The agency said it had received reports of damage to other sites but had not been able to verify them through the means available, mainly satellite imagery, because of the conflict.

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The damage has also included an ancient Roman cemetery and the Commonwealth war cemetery, where more than 3,000 British and commonwealth soldiers are buried after dying in battles during the first and second world wars.

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A recent report [...] said Israel’s bombardment of Gaza had destroyed 207 buildings of cultural or historical significance, including 144 in the old city and 25 religious sites.

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“The destruction of heritage in Gaza is also the destruction of traditions, it’s also the destruction of their habits, of their culture,” said [Isber Sabrine, head of the Heritage for Peace NGO].

“It’s a huge destruction of heritage to intentionally disconnect the people of Gaza from their land. It’s important to preserve and restore. When the war stops there will be a need to evaluate what is destroyed.”

  Guardian

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Concerns over a potential Israeli ground incursion into Rafah have mounted in recent days, with hundreds of thousands of displaced seeking refuge from the fighting there in makeshift shelters and encampments.

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At least 92 people were killed overnight in the besieged strip’s southern city of Rafah, where displaced Palestinians have been sheltering, Gaza’s Health Ministry said.

At least two children were killed in the attack as Israeli forces hit a kindergarten, the Palestinian Wafa news agency reported.

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Israeli soldiers continue to film themselves committing crimes even after an ICJ ruling ordering Israel to take action to prevent genocide in Gaza.

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Israeli forces continue with their nearly daily raids across the occupied West Bank.

  alJazeera