The image depicts a scene of extensive destruction within the city of Khan Yunis, Palestinian Territory, under an overcast sky. The foreground and midground are dominated by a large, sandy open area heavily littered with rubble, including concrete fragments, twisted metal, and shattered debris. In the center of this debris-strewn ground lies a severely damaged and crumpled white car, its structure collapsed and parts missing. In the background, multiple multi-story apartment buildings with light brown or beige facades exhibit significant damage. These buildings feature distinctive arched architectural elements and numerous balconies, many of which are either heavily damaged, partially collapsed, or completely missing. The building exteriors are pockmarked with countless small impact holes, consistent with bullet or shrapnel strikes, as well as larger structural breaches where entire sections of walls have been blown out, exposing interior rooms. Several windows are shattered or missing, with some openings covered by makeshift white tarpaulins or sheets. Visible charring and black burn marks are present on parts of the buildings, indicating fire damage. On the rooftops of some structures, multiple white water tanks are visible. The ground directly adjacent to the buildings is also covered in rubble, with scattered piles of debris forming uneven terrain. On the right side of the frame, near the base of one building, several makeshift structures covered with white tarpaulins and dark barrels are visible. There are no people present in the scene, and no discernible actions or interactions are occurring. The environment conveys a desolate and devastated landscape.

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NERMEEN SALEH

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Fri, Feb 13, 2026, 01:33 PM

Khan Yunis, Palestinian Territory

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