The image depicts a heavily damaged urban street scene in Khan Yunis, Palestinian Territory, under a clear blue sky. In the immediate foreground to the right, a multi-story building exhibits extensive damage, including numerous impact marks consistent with bullet holes or shrapnel on its tan exterior, and a large, jagged hole in its upper section. To the left, a multi-story building is partially collapsed, with a significant portion reduced to rubble, and clothing articles are suspended from a wire near its upper left section. The mid-ground features a wide, unpaved street densely populated by approximately 100-150 civilians, including adults and children, walking in various directions. A person in the lower mid-ground is observed carrying a yellow bundle on their back. Several temporary structures, possibly tents or tarpaulin shelters, are visible among the crowd and further into the background street area. Dominating the central background is a damaged mosque, distinguished by its white minaret with visible structural compromise and a large arched entryway showing signs of distress. Surrounding the mosque and extending into the background are multiple residential or commercial buildings, many displaying extensive structural damage, including partial collapse and exposed interiors. Piles of debris and rubble are scattered across the ground throughout the visible street and surrounding areas. Two air conditioning units are mounted on the facade of the damaged building to the left.

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NERMEEN SALEH

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Fri, Feb 20, 2026, 10:35 AM

Khan Yunis, Palestinian Territory

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The image depicts a heavily damaged urban street scene in Khan Yunis, Palestinian Territory, under a clear blue sky. In the immediate foreground to the right, a multi-story building exhibits extensive…read more

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