Virgilio Lorenzo Jr

DRONE FOOTAGE: Gaza, before and after the war

Article (news)

Reuters Wires

Once home to crowded streets and neighbourhoods with boulevards, mosques and gardens, Gaza&#x27;s cities are now flattened and covered in rubble.The truce ending the 15-month-long conflict which has laid waste to the Gaza Strip and inflamed the Middle East, took effect on January 19, 2025 with the release of the first three hostages held by Hamas and 90 Palestinians freed from Israeli jails.Now attention is starting to shift to the rebuilding of the coastal enclave which the Israeli military has demolished in retaliation for a Hamas attack on Israel on Oct. 7, 2023.That assault killed 1,200 people with around 250 hostages taken into Gaza, according to Israeli tallies. In the subsequent conflict, more than 47,000 Palestinians have been killed, Gaza&#x27;s health ministry says.Billions of dollars will be needed to rebuild Gaza after the war. A U.N. damage assessment released this month showed that clearing over 50 million tonnes of rubble left in the aftermath of Israel&#x27;s bombardment could take 21 years and cost up to $1.2 billion.A U.N. report from last year, said rebuilding Gaza&#x27;s shattered homes could take at least until 2040, but could drag on for many decades.A U.N. Development Programme official said on Sunday that development in Gaza has been set back by 69 years as a result of the conflict.<div>(Production: Mohammed Salem, Bassam Masoud, Mahmoud Al-Basos, Mohammed Fayed, Kinda Makieh)</div>

Once home to crowded streets and neighbourhoods with boulevards, mosques and gardens, Gaza's cities are now flattened and covered in rubble.

Once home to crowded streets and neighbourhoods with boulevards, mosques and gardens, Gaza's cities are now flattened and covered in rubble.

DRONE FOOTAGE: Gaza, before and after the war

News

Entertainment

Lifestyle

Sports

Metro.Style

More

BINI

Sudoku

Word of the Day

Lotto

Horoscope

World

DRONE FOOTAGE: Gaza, before and after the war

Reuters

Published January 21, 2025 07:45 PM PHT

|

Updated January 21, 2025 07:46 PM PHT

Read More:

ABSNews

Gaza

Palestine

Israel

truce

Hamas

Israel-Hamas War

ABS-CBN Newsletter

Your go-to source for the latest news, entertainment highlights, exclusive interviews, and updates on your favorite Kapamilya stars.

ABS-CBN Newsletter

Your go-to source for the latest news, entertainment highlights, exclusive interviews, and updates on your favorite Kapamilya stars.

Sign Up

I have read and agree to the Terms and Privacy Policy.

Haven't received our newsletter?

Check your inbox to verify and confirm your subscription.

ABS-CBN is the leading media and entertainment company in the Philippines, offering quality content across TV, radio, digital, and film. Committed to public service and promoting Filipino values, ABS-CBN continues to inspire and connect audiences worldwide.

Corporate

Investors

Governance

International Distribution

Corporate

Governance

Investors

International Distribution

NPC Seal of Registration

Privacy Policy

AI Policy

Terms of Service

Advertise with Us

© 2026 ABS-CBN Corporation. All Rights Reserved.

NPC Seal of Registration

Privacy Policy

Terms of Service

AI Policy

Advertise with Us

© 2026 ABS-CBN Corporation. All Rights Reserved.

NPC Seal of Registration

Privacy Policy

Terms of Service

AI Policy

Advertise with Us

© 2026 ABS-CBN Corporation. All Rights Reserved.