An elevated view captures a scene in Khan Yunis, Palestinian Territory, under a partly cloudy sky. In the immediate foreground, to the left, is the textured concrete edge of a building from which the image is taken. To the right, a dark grey utility pole with a streetlamp fixture and associated wiring stands vertically, obscuring a portion of a multi-story, beige-colored residential building with ornate brown window frames. The midground features a paved asphalt road marked with a white pedestrian crosswalk. Six adults and approximately three children are visible on or near this road. Two men in dark clothing walk centrally on the road. Two other men in dark clothing are positioned on the right side of the road, near the utility pole. A group of children are observed playing or standing on the unpaved dirt area to the right of the road. Another individual walks on a dirt path further back on the left. Adjacent to the road, on the left, is a small, makeshift stall constructed from tarps and corrugated metal, bearing the Arabic word "صالون" (Salon). The ground surrounding the road is unpaved, dusty, and shows some damp patches. The background is dominated by an expansive, densely packed settlement of makeshift shelters and tents, constructed primarily from tarpaulins, fabric, and corrugated metal. These structures extend across a wide, undulating terrain. Beyond this camp, a prominent elevated landform or hill is visible, crowned by a large, circular concrete water reservoir or storage tank. In the far distance, a body of water, consistent with the Mediterranean Sea, is discernible, with a faint coastline and patches of distant green agricultural land.Widespread structural damage documented
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NERMEEN SALEH

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Tue, Feb 24, 2026, 10:57 AM

Khan Yunis, Palestinian Territory

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An elevated view captures a scene in Khan Yunis, Palestinian Territory, under a partly cloudy sky. In the immediate foreground, to the left, is the textured concrete edge of a building from which the…read more

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