Satellite imagery shows erasure of southern Gaza as Israel expands control

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Satellite imagery updated on February 25, 2026, reveals the systematic destruction of southern Gaza's urban and agricultural landscapes, including cemeteries, as Israel expands its control. Journalist Muhannad Qishta noted the erasure of his sisters' graves in Khan Younis, now replaced by an Israeli military outpost, illustrating a broader pattern of geographical and memorial obliteration across the enclave.

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Satellite imagery shows erasure of southern Gaza as Israel expands control

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