Wednesday, September 2, 2026 · Updated Wednesday, September 2, 2026
Khan Yunis, Palestinian Territories
The struggle for basic resources has become the defining rhythm of daily life in Khan Yunis. With municipal systems heavily compromised, residents must dedicate significant portions of each day to the manual collection and transport of water. Large plastic containers, buckets, and makeshift carriers have become essential tools for survival.
The image depicts a street scene in Khan Yunis, Palestinian Territories, showing damaged buildings and people. On the left, a multi-story building exhibits significant structural damage, with exposed interiors, broken windows, and debris. Laundry is visible hanging from balconies. To the right, a mosque with a minaret and dome is partially visible, also appearing damaged. The street below shows several individuals, including children, walking or standing. Some appear to be observing the surroundings. Electrical wires crisscross the sky, and a poster with Arabic text is affixed to a building. In the foreground, cans are placed on a tray, possibly serving as planters. The overall environment suggests a scene of post-conflict destruction and everyday life continuing amidst it.
Neighborhood coordination plays a vital role in managing the limited supply. When delivery trucks arrive, crowds gather in orderly lines, working together to distribute the liquid cargo. The process requires patience and physical endurance, as heavy containers must be carried over uneven terrain and damaged streets.
The video shows an outdoor scene with damaged buildings and people gathered around a truck. A large truck with its bed raised is parked in the street, and a group of people are interacting with the truck's bed. Some people are standing, while others appear to be sitting or crouching. The surrounding buildings show signs of significant damage, with rubble and incomplete structures visible. In the background, a minaret can be seen. Several individuals are walking in the street. The overall environment appears to be a city that has experienced destruction. Power lines are visible in the foreground, obscuring parts of the scene.
Despite the challenging circumstances, there is a visible effort to maintain a sense of community and order. Neighbors assist one another with lifting and transport, sharing information about supply arrivals and distribution points. This mutual support helps ease the burden of a grueling daily task.
The video shows a person running on a paved surface, carrying two large translucent plastic containers, one in each hand. The person is wearing dark pants and a light-colored t-shirt. The ground appears to be a road with a white line marking a lane. There are dark wet patches on the ground. The perspective is from above, looking down.
A hand holds a ribbed mug of dark liquid, likely coffee, up to a window. Outside the window, a street is visible with several children playing. On the left side of the street are damaged buildings, some with exposed rebar and rubble. A car is parked on the left side of the street. On the right side of the street, there are more buildings, one with a minaret. The window ledge has various objects on it, including potted plants and cans. The overall scene suggests a residential area impacted by conflict.
The scene on the streets is one of quiet determination. While the physical toll of the crisis is evident in the damaged buildings and dusty roads, the focus remains entirely on practical solutions. Every filled container represents a successful step in sustaining household needs for another day.
A group of people are gathered around a truck. Some are reaching into the truck, and it appears they are collecting items from it. The scene is outdoors, with buildings and debris visible in the background. The overall impression is one of activity and perhaps urgency as the people interact with the truck.
The video shows a group of five boys playing soccer in a street. They are wearing casual clothing and appear to be barefoot. One boy in a blue shirt with the number seven is kicking the ball. Another boy in a white shirt is reaching out to block the ball. The street is paved and has some debris on the sides. There are power lines overhead and a blurry red object in the foreground, possibly a piece of fabric. The weather appears to be clear.
This is a close-up, eye-level, outdoor photograph taken in Khan Yunis, Palestinian Territories. The scene focuses on a blue plastic crate overflowing with onions, a red plastic bag also containing onions, and a cardboard box filled with potatoes. The crate and bag are positioned in the upper portion of the frame, while the cardboard box sits below them. The ground beneath is tiled and features a circular metal drain grate. The lighting appears to be natural daylight, casting some shadows. No people are visible in the image, and no actions are being performed. The overall impression is of produce being stored or displayed.
A group of people are gathered outdoors, seemingly waiting to collect water. Several individuals are holding empty white buckets and translucent containers. Some are bent over, possibly filling their containers. In the foreground, a man in a blue shirt and a woman in a yellow top are walking away from the group, each carrying a water container. The scene appears to be a street or an open area with a truck visible on the left. The lighting suggests it is daytime.
A group of people are gathered around the back of a dump truck, with many appearing to be climbing into or being handed items from the truck. Some individuals are standing further away from the truck on a street. In the foreground, thick brown ropes and some branches are visible, partially obscuring the view. Buildings and debris are visible in the background. The scene appears to be outdoors in a possibly urban or semi-urban environment.
The image depicts a street scene in Khan Yunis, Palestinian Territories, showing damaged buildings and people. On the left, a multi-story building exhibits significant structural damage, with exposed interiors, broken windows, and debris. Laundry is visible hanging from balconies. To the right, a mosque with a minaret and dome is partially visible, also appearing damaged. The street below shows several individuals, including children, walking or standing. Some appear to be observing the surroundings. Electrical wires crisscross the sky, and a poster with Arabic text is affixed to a building. In the foreground, cans are placed on a tray, possibly serving as planters. The overall environment suggests a scene of post-conflict destruction and everyday life continuing amidst it.
The video shows a person standing in a street with several clear plastic jugs on the ground. The person is wearing a white t-shirt and blue jeans, and they are facing away from the camera with their left hand on their hip. The jugs appear to be empty or partially filled with water. A dark, elongated object, possibly a branch or a piece of debris, extends into the frame from the top left, casting a shadow over the scene. The ground is paved, suggesting an outdoor urban or rural setting. The perspective is from a slightly elevated position.
The video shows an outdoor scene with damaged buildings and people gathered around a truck. A large truck with its bed raised is parked in the street, and a group of people are interacting with the truck's bed. Some people are standing, while others appear to be sitting or crouching. The surrounding buildings show signs of significant damage, with rubble and incomplete structures visible. In the background, a minaret can be seen. Several individuals are walking in the street. The overall environment appears to be a city that has experienced destruction. Power lines are visible in the foreground, obscuring parts of the scene.
A person wearing a black abaya and a white headscarf walks past a rough, textured wall into an outdoor area. The person carries a light-colored bag in their right hand. The ground is uneven and appears to be paved with dirt and some debris. A dark object, possibly a person's head or shoulder, is visible in the upper right corner of the frame. The lighting suggests it is daytime.
The video shows a person running on a paved surface, carrying two large translucent plastic containers, one in each hand. The person is wearing dark pants and a light-colored t-shirt. The ground appears to be a road with a white line marking a lane. There are dark wet patches on the ground. The perspective is from above, looking down.
A man walks down a street carrying a large plastic water jug on his shoulder. He is wearing a brown shirt and dark pants. A blue truck and a flatbed truck are visible on the street. Buildings line the street.
A hand holds a ribbed mug of dark liquid, likely coffee, up to a window. Outside the window, a street is visible with several children playing. On the left side of the street are damaged buildings, some with exposed rebar and rubble. A car is parked on the left side of the street. On the right side of the street, there are more buildings, one with a minaret. The window ledge has various objects on it, including potted plants and cans. The overall scene suggests a residential area impacted by conflict.
The video opens with a view from above looking down onto a street. A black flag is visible in the foreground, partially obscuring the view. In the street, a flatbed truck is parked, its cargo bed loaded with what appears to be large, light-colored packages wrapped in plastic. Several people are in the street, some walking, others standing. Two individuals, appearing to be women dressed in dark clothing and headscarves, walk with a child. Further down the street, several young men and boys are present. One young man is carrying a large, blue plastic bag over his shoulder. Another young man is seen giving a thumbs-up gesture. In the background, a multi-story building with balconies is visible. The overall impression is a scene of everyday activity in a residential area, possibly involving the unloading or transport of goods.
The video shows two young males outdoors, standing on a paved surface. Both are wearing casual clothing. One is wearing a light brown hoodie and dark pants, with his hands on his head. The other is wearing a blue and white jersey and dark pants, and appears to be touching his face. In the background, there are at least two large, clear plastic containers filled with a clear liquid, possibly water. The environment appears to be an outdoor area with a light-colored wall or building in the upper portion of the frame. The lighting suggests daytime.
A street scene from a slightly elevated perspective. In the foreground, a paved road with some scattered debris and water stains. On the sidewalk, two young boys are playing. One boy, wearing a dark t-shirt and light-colored shorts, is bent over near a white bucket. Another boy, wearing a dark t-shirt and dark pants, is standing a short distance away, holding what appears to be a toy. Further down the sidewalk, a third young person, wearing a light-colored t-shirt and dark shorts, is running away from the camera.
Behind the sidewalk is a multi-story building. The lower facade of the building is light-colored, with arched doorways. A store sign with a geometric design and text is visible above the entrance. Clothes are hanging on clotheslines on the balconies of the upper floors, which are also light-colored and have decorative railings. The upper right portion of the building appears damaged, with rubble and exposed concrete visible. The overall environment suggests an urban setting, possibly in a region affected by conflict, given the damaged building. The lighting indicates it is daytime with clear skies, casting shadows on the street and building.
A young male, wearing a red t-shirt and dark pants, walks from left to right across a dusty, uneven surface. He is carrying a translucent container in his right hand. The ground is littered with debris. A shadow from an unseen object falls across the upper left portion of the scene.
A person's hand holds a mug of coffee in the foreground, while in the background, a view of buildings and a street can be seen through a window or balcony opening. The buildings appear to be residential, with multiple floors and windows. There are some plants and various objects on a ledge or railing in the middle ground. The overall lighting suggests it is daytime.
A hand holds a ribbed, light-brown mug filled with dark liquid, possibly coffee, with a braided handle. The mug is positioned in the foreground, partially obscuring a balcony railing made of dark bricks. Beyond the railing, a street scene unfolds in Khan Yunis, Palestinian Territories. Apartment buildings, some appearing damaged with visible holes and missing sections, line the street. A light blue tarp is spread across the ground, and several small figures, appearing to be children, are scattered in the street. A large, beige plastic water tank with a tap and pipe system is visible to the right of the frame. A dark fabric, possibly a garment, hangs on the left side of the image, near a yellow structure. The sky above is a clear blue. The "Galaxy A14" watermark is visible in the lower left corner.
A person's hand is holding a ribbed, beige mug filled with a dark liquid, likely coffee, in the foreground. The mug is positioned on a concrete ledge or windowsill. In the background, a street scene unfolds under a bright sky. The buildings lining the street appear damaged, with some showing signs of destruction and missing facades. Several individuals, including what appear to be children, are visible walking or standing on the street. One building in the distance has a dome and a tall, slender structure that resembles a minaret, suggesting it might be a religious building or mosque. Overhead, power lines crisscross the sky. On the ledge next to the mug, there are a few potted plants and some containers.
In the city of Khan Yunis, Palestinian Territories, an overhead shot captures a rustic scene. A blue plastic crate overflows with fresh, brown onions, their papery skins hinting at their savory potential. Adjacent to the crate, in a cardboard box, lie several earthy potatoes, their rough surfaces a testament to their recent harvest. A white mug, filled with a dark, aromatic coffee, sits on a newspaper, its pages filled with Arabic script. The overall impression is one of simple abundance, a snapshot of daily life in this vibrant corner of the world.
A group of eight young girls, appearing to be of elementary school age, are gathered on a paved sidewalk in front of a building. The building has light-colored stone accents and balconies with laundry hanging from them. A sign for "YASEEN GAMES" is visible on the building's storefront. The girls are dressed in casual clothing, including pink pajamas, a light blue outfit, and a red and white patterned dress. They are interacting with each other, with some appearing to be talking or playing. The ground is a paved street with a curb. In the background, a young boy in an orange shirt is visible on the street, and another person, possibly a man, is partially visible in the lower right corner. The overall scene appears to be an outdoor urban environment.
A large white water tank, approximately 1000 liters in capacity, is situated outdoors. The tank has some cracks and is positioned on a raised platform. A black hose is connected to the tank, extending downwards to a blue electric water pump. The pump is also on a raised platform. Another hose, connected to the pump, leads to a spigot on the side of the tank. A black bucket is placed beneath the spigot, collecting water. To the left of the tank and pump is a textured grey wall, resembling bricks. In the background, there are various items, including plants in cans and what appears to be a section of a building. The scene is located in Khan Yunis, Palestinian Territories.
The video shows a close-up of a white mug filled with coffee, held by a person's hand. In the background, there is a plant growing in a repurposed tin can, which is placed inside a white bowl. The tin can has a label that reads "altad Domates Salcasi". The scene appears to be indoors, possibly on a windowsill, with natural light illuminating the area.
Two young boys are standing on a paved surface. The boy on the left is wearing a blue t-shirt and light-colored sandals. The boy on the right is wearing a white t-shirt and sandals. The boy on the left is holding his hand to his mouth, and the boy on the right is holding a small, rectangular object, possibly a phone, in his left hand. The boy on the right then appears to hand something to the boy on the left, who takes it and puts it to his mouth. A young girl wearing a pink shirt and white pants walks into the frame from the bottom right, carrying a white object.
Two young boys are sitting on a paved sidewalk next to a building. They are both facing each other and appear to be rummaging through a black bag placed between them. One boy is wearing a light green t-shirt and dark shorts, while the other is wearing a dark t-shirt and blue shorts. Several pairs of sandals are scattered on the ground around them. The building behind them has light-colored brickwork and a gutter pipe. The scene is captured from a high-angle perspective.
The video shows a group of five young boys sitting on a concrete curb and on the ground in an urban setting. The boys are wearing casual clothing. They appear to be engaged in some activity together, possibly a game, as they are gathered in a circle with one boy in the center reaching for something on the ground. The environment is a street or pathway with a cobblestone-like surface and a building with textured walls in the background. The lighting suggests it is daytime.
