Two years after the Israel-Hamas conflict erupted on October 7, 2023, Gaza stands transformed into a landscape of loss. UN-backed figures report over 67,000 Palestinian lives lost—a staggering toll that echoes through shattered streets and collapsed buildings. Once-bustling neighborhoods now resemble ghost towns, with hospitals, schools, and homes reduced to rubble. 🏚️
"It’s as if Gaza was erased from the map," said one aid worker, describing the strip’s decimated infrastructure. Satellite imagery shows entire blocks flattened, while survivors grapple with shortages of food, water, and medical supplies. The conflict’s ripple effects have sparked global debates about humanitarian crises and geopolitical stability.
As the world marks this grim anniversary, activists and diplomats urge renewed efforts for peace. Yet for Gaza’s residents, rebuilding lives amid the ruins remains a daily struggle. 💔
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Two years into the conflict: Gaza 'as if erased from the map'
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