Palestinians reflect as they mark three years since the beginning of Israel's genocide in Gaza
Palestinians reflect as they mark three years since the beginning of Israel's genocide in Gaza Three years of genocide have left Palestinians in Gaza reflecting on lives transformed by displacement, loss and destruction. For those displaced from Beit Hanoun, the years have meant homes destroyed, children unable to attend school, families separated and loved ones killed. At least 74,000…
Palestinians in Gaza are reflecting on the three-year mark since the onset of what they describe as a genocide by Israel. The toll on civilian life has been devastating, with at least 74,000 Palestinians, including 21,500 children, killed since October 7, 2023, according to the Palestinian Ministry of Health. The true death toll is likely much higher, with thousands still missing or buried beneath the rubble.
Nearly 80% of Gaza's buildings have been damaged, leaving around 1.65 million Palestinians, including displaced families, to face another winter in damaged structures or makeshift tents. As they mark this somber anniversary, many Gaza residents find themselves questioning the remnants of their pre-war lives, as their homes were destroyed, schools were inaccessible, families were torn apart, and loved ones were lost.
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