This elevated view in Khan Yunis, Palestinian Territory, captures a street scene bordered by a multi-story residential building and a sprawling temporary encampment, under a partly cloudy blue sky. In the foreground, numerous dark, tangled wires crisscross the frame from the upper left. A gray street light pole stands centrally, featuring a single luminaire. Beneath, a paved road includes a white crosswalk and a white left-turn arrow marking. A white compact car, possibly a Volkswagen Up!, is parked or moving slowly on the right side of the road, facing left. Multiple individuals are visible on the street: a person in a black abaya walks across the crosswalk, two individuals stand near the street pole (one with a light head covering), another person in dark clothing runs towards the lower right, and a group of approximately five people are gathered on the far left side of the road near a makeshift stall. To the left of the road, a vast temporary encampment stretches towards the distant horizon, characterized by numerous tents and improvised shelters constructed from tarpaulins, fabrics, and other materials, appearing in various shades of white, gray, and brown. Several individuals are observed walking within this encampment, which includes what appears to be a small market stall under a blue tarp near the road. Beyond the encampment, a large, light-colored elevated structure, possibly a water tank, is visible, and the faint line of the sea is discernible on the horizon. To the right of the road stands a multi-story (at least seven visible floors) residential building with a beige facade, vertical brown decorative panels, and arched windows and balconies. Clothes and tarps hang from multiple balconies, and at least three individuals are visible on different balconies, including one man in a white shirt on a higher floor. The ground level of this building is supported by open arches, creating an open space beneath.

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NERMEEN SALEH

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Wed, Jan 14, 2026, 09:08 AM

Khan Yunis, Palestinian Territory

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This elevated view in Khan Yunis, Palestinian Territory, captures a street scene bordered by a multi-story residential building and a sprawling temporary encampment, under a partly cloudy blue sky. I…read more

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