Aerial Footage Shows Massive Gaza Destruction, Displacement Amid Blockade

The Gaza Strip continues to endure severe devastation and humanitarian crisis as a result of ongoing Israeli military operations following the Hamas attack in October 2023. Aerial imagery and footage from sources including The Washington Post and Google Maps reveal widespread destruction of residential areas, schools, hospitals, and infrastructure, with reports indicating that over 160,000 homes have been destroyed and 94% of health centers affected. Israeli authorities claim their military actions target militants and comply with international law, attributing civilian casualties to Hamas militants operating within populated areas. International aid efforts have resumed after a nearly nine-month pause, with countries such as Jordan, the UAE, and several European nations conducting food airdrops, though these are often imprecise and insufficient to meet the needs of Gaza's 2 million residents facing starvation. Media access to Gaza has been increasingly restricted, with journalists reporting bans on aerial filming, raising concerns about limiting global awareness of the humanitarian catastrophe. Despite these challenges, aid organizations continue to highlight the dire situation, warning of famine and calling attention to the extensive displacement and destruction throughout Gaza.