New Google Maps images reveal massive scale of devastation in Gaza

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New Google Maps images, taken in June 2024, reveal extensive devastation across Gaza, showing destroyed homes, infrastructure, and large tented camps lining the shoreline. The images highlight widespread destruction in Gaza City, Beit Lahiya, Beit Hanoun, Khan Younis, and Rafah, with UNRWA reporting approximately 82% of structures damaged and over 2.1 million displaced people living in temporary shelters.

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Satellite imagery shows further destruction of homes, businesses and places of worship since fragile ceasefire An update to Google Maps has revealed the extent of devastation during the three-year Gaza war and the severity of the continuing humanitarian crisis faced by the territory’s 2. 3 million inhabitants.

New Google Maps images reveal massive scale of devastation in Gaza

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