The image captures a scene of extensive urban destruction in Khan Yunis, Palestinian Territory, viewed from an elevated perspective, likely a balcony. In the immediate foreground on the right, a large, translucent blue 5-gallon plastic water bottle rests on a concrete ledge. A dark metal railing with multiple intertwined black cables extends diagonally across the right side of the frame. Across the street, a multi-story light-brown residential or commercial building on the left exhibits severe structural damage, with several floors exposed due to missing exterior walls and damaged balconies. Rubble is visible at its base. Dominating the background is a white mosque with a tall minaret, also extensively damaged; its dome appears partially collapsed, and large sections of its walls are missing, revealing the interior. Piles of debris surround the mosque. The asphalt street below is largely clear of traffic, though scattered debris lines its edges. A white arrow indicating direction is painted on the road. One individual in dark clothing stands on the sidewalk in the lower mid-ground, facing away from the camera. Additional small, indistinct figures are visible near the mosque further down the street. The sky is uniformly overcast and grey.

Khan Yunis shows war damage, displacemen

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Thu, Jan 22, 2026, 09:02 AM

Khan Yunis, Palestinian Territory

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The image captures a scene of extensive urban destruction in Khan Yunis, Palestinian Territory, viewed from an elevated perspective, likely a balcony. In the immediate foreground on the right, a large…read more

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