Friday, March 20, 2026 · Updated Friday, March 20, 2026
Gaza City, Palestine
Gaza City, Palestinian Territory, bears the profound scars of conflict, revealing a landscape of extensive urban destruction and the stark reality of widespread displacement. Aerial and ground-level views capture a city transformed into a mosaic of shattered buildings and sprawling temporary settlements, underscoring a persistent humanitarian crisis. The imagery serves as a powerful testament to the severe impact of ongoing conflict on civilian life and infrastructure.
An elevated, wide-angle view captures a section of the city of Gaza, Palestinian Territory. The background and mid-ground reveal an extensive urban area characterized by severe destruction, featuring numerous multi-story concrete buildings reduced to skeletal frameworks, fractured walls, and large piles of rubble. In the foreground and lower mid-ground, a dense, sprawling encampment consists of hundreds of white and light-colored tents, tightly packed with minimal visible space between individual units. The sky overhead is a pale, hazy blue with scattered wispy clouds. No specific individuals or discernible activities are visible within the frame.
Gaza, Palestinian Territory · Mar 20, 2026, 1:24 PM
The foreground of many scenes is dominated by a dense array of makeshift shelters. Constructed from tarpaulins, corrugated metal, and salvaged materials, these temporary homes are tightly clustered on uneven, debris-strewn ground. Larger, white arched fabric structures, possibly humanitarian facilities, punctuate these informal camps, providing a semblance of organization amidst the chaos. The faint plumes of white smoke rising from within these settlements hint at daily struggles for warmth and sustenance.
The image depicts an unpaved, debris-strewn urban environment in Gaza City, Palestinian Territory, viewed from an elevated perspective. The scene is dominated by a wide, sandy dirt path that cuts diagonally through the frame, with temporary shelters and rubble piles along its right side.
In the immediate foreground, to the left, is a section of a concrete or masonry building, with two black cylindrical water tanks visible on its top edge. A green cable or wire extends diagonally from the upper left, over the path, towards the right background.
Along the dirt path, in the lower foreground, three children are present. One child in a light blue jacket and dark pants walks towards the left, while another in a light hoodie and dark pants stands nearby. A third child in a beige hoodie and dark pants walks towards the right, holding a brown, spherical object.
Further up the path, in the mid-ground, a group of five individuals is gathered around a light-colored mobile vendor cart with wheels, positioned on the left side of the path. One person in a red top stands slightly apart, while others, including a woman in a dark abaya and head covering, interact near the cart. A young man in a white shirt and dark pants walks away from this group towards the left.
The right side of the image features a line of makeshift tents, constructed from white and brown tarpaulins and fabrics, serving as temporary shelters. One white tent has a partially visible blue logo and the word "GRAD". The ground immediately surrounding these tents is covered with significant amounts of rubble, broken concrete, and discarded materials. Towards the far right, a large pile of mangled metal and other debris is visible.
In the background, at the end of the dirt path, rudimentary structures or damaged buildings are visible, along with a dark-colored sedan car. Several more individuals are present in this distant area. The overall environment suggests a state of disrepair, with temporary housing and widespread debris.
Gaza, Palestinian Territory · Mar 20, 2026, 1:24 PM
Beyond the camps, the city’s multi-story concrete buildings stand as grim monuments to devastation. Many exhibit significant damage: collapsed sections, exposed rebar, and visible structural deterioration are common, with facades pockmarked by impacts. Rooftops often reveal black water tanks, a stark reminder of basic utility challenges. Individuals, including adults and children, navigate this rubble-strewn environment, their daily lives unfolding against a backdrop of broken concrete and twisted metal.
An elevated view depicts a vast and densely packed temporary encampment in the city of Gaza, Palestinian Territory. Hundreds of white and light-colored tents, some featuring blue stripes or the "UNICEF" logo, are closely arranged on a dirt ground. Many tents are extended with additional tarpaulins and fabric to form enclosed spaces and courtyards. Laundry lines with clothing are visible between several structures. Small solar panels are mounted on the roofs of some tent units. In the background, extensive urban destruction is visible, with numerous multi-story concrete buildings reduced to rubble, skeletal frames, and severely damaged structures. One tall building on the right side of the background shows significant structural compromise. A few individuals are faintly discernible walking amidst the distant debris. The sky is uniformly light and hazy.
Gaza, Palestinian Territory · Mar 20, 2026, 1:24 PM
The image displays a wide view of an extensively damaged urban landscape within the city of Gaza, Palestinian Territory. The scene is dominated by numerous multi-story concrete buildings in various states of destruction. Many structures exhibit missing walls, exposed interior rooms, collapsed floor sections, and protruding rebar, indicating severe structural damage.
The foreground and mid-ground are covered in a dense field of rubble, broken concrete slabs, and fragmented building materials. Several partially collapsed concrete pillars and foundation remnants rise from the debris. In the mid-ground, a large area is enclosed by dark, possibly mesh, netting supported by poles, creating a shaded enclosure. Behind this netting, a small, lighter-colored ground area resembling a sports pitch, possibly with green turf, is visible.
Within this lighter area, a group of approximately three to four individuals is seated on the ground. Laundry appears to be hung on lines or structures near the netted enclosure. The sky above is clear and light blue, contrasting with the grey and dusty tones of the damaged environment. No immediate actions or clear interactions among the individuals are discernible from this distance.
Gaza, Palestinian Territory · Mar 20, 2026, 1:24 PM
The panoramic and aerial perspectives emphasize the sheer scale of the crisis. Hundreds of white and light-colored tents, many with arched roofs, stretch across the terrain, indicating an immense population density. The contrast between the clear blue sky and the grey, dusty tones of the damaged environment highlights the profound human cost of the conflict. Utility poles with crisscrossing wires stand as skeletal reminders of a once functional urban fabric, now struggling to sustain its displaced inhabitants.
This image captures a panoramic view of an urban area in Gaza City, Palestinian Territory. The scene is dominated by a sprawling, dense encampment of temporary shelters in the foreground and mid-ground, constructed from white and light-colored tarpaulins, some with dark stripes, arranged on uneven ground. Several larger, more structured white, semi-cylindrical tents with visible openings are also present within the encampment.
In the mid-ground and background, numerous multi-story concrete buildings are visible. Many of these structures show significant damage, with collapsed sections, exposed rebar, and visible structural deterioration, indicative of previous destruction. One building in the mid-right background appears more intact with light blue exterior accents. A white vehicle is partially visible on a cleared patch of ground between damaged buildings in the mid-left. A single, dark-clad individual is faintly discernible standing near a tent in the mid-left foreground. The sky is partially cloudy, with a prominent, bright sun in the upper-left quadrant, illuminating the scene.
Gaza, Palestinian Territory · Mar 20, 2026, 1:24 PM
This image depicts a street scene in the city of Gaza, Palestinian Territory, viewed from an elevated perspective looking downwards. A thick, dark green pipe or conduit runs diagonally across the upper portion of the frame, from top-left to mid-right.
The ground consists of an unpaved, light brown dirt or gravel road that occupies most of the middle and right side of the image. To the left, a rough, light gray concrete wall runs vertically. Adjacent to this wall is a narrow passage bordered by makeshift shelters constructed from white tarpaulins, secured with ropes or wires. Further to the right of the dirt road, the environment appears heavily disturbed, with piles of rubble, debris, and additional white tarpaulin structures visible in the background.
A white four-door hatchback car, possibly a Fiat Panda, is positioned on the dirt road, facing away from the viewer. Its rear license plate displays "04 9". Clustered around the passenger side of the vehicle are approximately 10-12 individuals, predominantly children and young adults, dressed in casual clothing. They appear to be in close proximity to the car, some seemingly walking alongside it or gathered near it.
Other individuals are present on the dirt road. One male, wearing a dark jacket and pants, stands near the front driver's side of the white car, looking towards the left. Further to the right, another male in a black and white patterned top and dark pants with sandals stands facing the car and the group. A third male, in a dark top and lighter pants, leans against the makeshift tarpaulin wall on the left. In the narrow passage between the concrete wall and the makeshift shelters, a fourth male, dressed in a brown top and pants, is visible. The scene involves a total of approximately 15-20 individuals within an environment indicative of temporary housing or reconstruction.
Gaza, Palestinian Territory · Mar 20, 2026, 1:29 PM
An aerial view depicts a scene in the city of Gaza, Palestinian Territory, focusing on an unpaved ground area surrounded by extensive rubble and debris. Six individuals are present on the dirt ground, casting shadows towards the bottom-left.
On the left side of the frame, an adult in a dark long-sleeved top and light-colored trousers holds the hand of a small child wearing a pink long-sleeved top and light-colored trousers. To their immediate left, a second adult, dressed in a grey jacket and light-colored trousers, stands facing partially towards the right.
On the right side of the frame, three adults are clustered. One adult wears a brown jacket and dark trousers, appearing to walk towards the right. Behind and slightly to their left, another adult in a black jacket and dark trousers is visible. A third adult, wearing a black jacket and light blue jeans, stands further left in this group.
The ground is predominantly light brown dirt, interspersed with numerous chunks of broken concrete, rocks, and other construction debris, particularly along the top and right edges, forming mounds of rubble. A darker, wet-looking patch is visible on the ground towards the bottom-center. Thin white lines, possibly utility cables or wires, traverse the scene diagonally. A concrete ledge, partially revealing a metal railing, occupies the bottom edge of the image, indicating the elevated vantage point of the photograph.
Gaza, Palestinian Territory · Mar 20, 2026, 1:29 PM
The image depicts an outdoor urban landscape in the city of Gaza, Palestinian Territory.
In the foreground, several large, white, arched fabric structures, consistent with temporary shelters or facilities, are partially visible, occupying the lower half of the frame.
The midground features an unpaved, sandy, and debris-strewn ground. Clustered throughout this area are numerous smaller, makeshift shelters constructed from tarpaulins, corrugated metal, and various salvaged materials. A utility pole with multiple dark cables runs vertically near the center. A faint plume of white smoke rises from a structure among the makeshift shelters. Several individuals are present; one person in dark clothing is observed walking on a concrete pathway with steps, while other less distinct figures are visible near the shelters.
In the background, multiple multi-story buildings with light-colored facades are visible. These structures exhibit signs of wear and damage, including visible impact marks or holes on their exterior walls and numerous open or damaged window frames. Rooftops display water tanks and other small structures. The sky above is a uniform light gray.
An aerial view captures a densely populated, informal settlement in Gaza City, Palestinian Territory, under an overcast sky. In the foreground, multiple large, white, semi-permanent arched tent structures are neatly arranged. The midground features a sprawling encampment of smaller, makeshift shelters constructed from tarpaulins, plastic, and corrugated materials, situated on sandy ground with visible debris. Smoke emanates from at least one location within this informal settlement. Several individuals, including adults and children, are seen walking or standing on dirt paths and near concrete steps. In the background, severely damaged multi-story concrete buildings rise, displaying numerous impact marks on their facades and broken windows. Water tanks are visible on the rooftops of these structures. A utility pole with lights or speakers stands between the makeshift camp and the damaged buildings. A white vehicle is partially visible in the far midground.
Gaza, Palestinian Territory · Mar 20, 2026, 1:29 PM
An elevated, wide-angle view captures a section of the city of Gaza, Palestinian Territory. The background and mid-ground reveal an extensive urban area characterized by severe destruction, featuring numerous multi-story concrete buildings reduced to skeletal frameworks, fractured walls, and large piles of rubble. In the foreground and lower mid-ground, a dense, sprawling encampment consists of hundreds of white and light-colored tents, tightly packed with minimal visible space between individual units. The sky overhead is a pale, hazy blue with scattered wispy clouds. No specific individuals or discernible activities are visible within the frame.
The video shows a large refugee camp in a devastated urban area. There are many tents erected closely together, all seemingly made of the same white material. The background reveals partially destroyed buildings, likely due to conflict or natural disaster. People are visible walking in the dirt road between buildings and tents, and a white car is parked on the road. The video appears to be taken from a higher vantage point, like the roof of one of the buildings. There is a green garden hose visible in the foreground.
The image depicts an unpaved, debris-strewn urban environment in Gaza City, Palestinian Territory, viewed from an elevated perspective. The scene is dominated by a wide, sandy dirt path that cuts diagonally through the frame, with temporary shelters and rubble piles along its right side.
In the immediate foreground, to the left, is a section of a concrete or masonry building, with two black cylindrical water tanks visible on its top edge. A green cable or wire extends diagonally from the upper left, over the path, towards the right background.
Along the dirt path, in the lower foreground, three children are present. One child in a light blue jacket and dark pants walks towards the left, while another in a light hoodie and dark pants stands nearby. A third child in a beige hoodie and dark pants walks towards the right, holding a brown, spherical object.
Further up the path, in the mid-ground, a group of five individuals is gathered around a light-colored mobile vendor cart with wheels, positioned on the left side of the path. One person in a red top stands slightly apart, while others, including a woman in a dark abaya and head covering, interact near the cart. A young man in a white shirt and dark pants walks away from this group towards the left.
The right side of the image features a line of makeshift tents, constructed from white and brown tarpaulins and fabrics, serving as temporary shelters. One white tent has a partially visible blue logo and the word "GRAD". The ground immediately surrounding these tents is covered with significant amounts of rubble, broken concrete, and discarded materials. Towards the far right, a large pile of mangled metal and other debris is visible.
In the background, at the end of the dirt path, rudimentary structures or damaged buildings are visible, along with a dark-colored sedan car. Several more individuals are present in this distant area. The overall environment suggests a state of disrepair, with temporary housing and widespread debris.
This image captures a heavily damaged urban area in Gaza City, Palestinian Territory, under an overcast sky. The scene is dominated by multi-story concrete buildings exhibiting extensive structural damage, including numerous impact holes, collapsed sections, and exposed interiors.
In the left foreground, a multi-story building shows multiple circular impact marks on its facade and damaged windows. Air conditioning units are visible on its exterior. In the midground and background, other multi-story buildings display similar severe damage, with one structure in the mid-right appearing partially collapsed from its upper floors.
The ground consists primarily of dirt paths interspersed with significant amounts of rubble, concrete debris, and scattered refuse. Along these paths, approximately 15-20 individuals are visible, walking in small groups or individually. Two men walk together in the lower center foreground. A person with a child is near a white sedan parked on the left dirt path.
In the right foreground and midground, a collection of at least five temporary shelters is erected on the debris-strewn ground. These include several white canvas tents, one large white tent displaying a blue logo and Arabic text identifying it as "Al-Rahma Humanitarian Society," and other makeshift structures constructed from tarpaulins and blankets. A dark-colored sedan is parked near a small white building in the midground, and a white SUV is visible further back on the right.
Gaza, Palestinian Territory · Mar 20, 2026, 1:31 PM
An elevated view depicts a vast and densely packed temporary encampment in the city of Gaza, Palestinian Territory. Hundreds of white and light-colored tents, some featuring blue stripes or the "UNICEF" logo, are closely arranged on a dirt ground. Many tents are extended with additional tarpaulins and fabric to form enclosed spaces and courtyards. Laundry lines with clothing are visible between several structures. Small solar panels are mounted on the roofs of some tent units. In the background, extensive urban destruction is visible, with numerous multi-story concrete buildings reduced to rubble, skeletal frames, and severely damaged structures. One tall building on the right side of the background shows significant structural compromise. A few individuals are faintly discernible walking amidst the distant debris. The sky is uniformly light and hazy.
The image portrays an outdoor urban environment in the city of Gaza, Palestinian Territory, under a muted, overcast sky. In the background, a multi-story concrete building with a light-colored facade and distinct blue vertical accents displays extensive surface damage, characterized by numerous pockmarks consistent with impacts. Multiple black water tanks are visible on its rooftop. To the far left, a portion of another multi-story building with reddish-brown trim around arched windows also appears damaged, showing structural degradation and exposed materials.
The mid-ground consists of uneven terrain composed of disturbed earth, sand, and substantial piles of concrete rubble, twisted metal, and debris. Scattered across this damaged landscape are multiple makeshift shelters, constructed primarily from white and gray tarpaulin sheets stretched over frames, suggesting temporary living arrangements.
Approximately 10-15 individuals, including adults and several children, are visible in the mid-ground, navigating or standing within the rubble-strewn area and near the temporary shelters. A dark-colored vehicle is partially discernible on the far left, adjacent to the damaged building. Utility poles with an array of overhead wires crisscross the scene. The immediate foreground is partially obscured by a large, white, segmented canopy or temporary roof structure.
Gaza, Palestinian Territory · Mar 20, 2026, 1:31 PM
The image displays a wide view of an extensively damaged urban landscape within the city of Gaza, Palestinian Territory. The scene is dominated by numerous multi-story concrete buildings in various states of destruction. Many structures exhibit missing walls, exposed interior rooms, collapsed floor sections, and protruding rebar, indicating severe structural damage.
The foreground and mid-ground are covered in a dense field of rubble, broken concrete slabs, and fragmented building materials. Several partially collapsed concrete pillars and foundation remnants rise from the debris. In the mid-ground, a large area is enclosed by dark, possibly mesh, netting supported by poles, creating a shaded enclosure. Behind this netting, a small, lighter-colored ground area resembling a sports pitch, possibly with green turf, is visible.
Within this lighter area, a group of approximately three to four individuals is seated on the ground. Laundry appears to be hung on lines or structures near the netted enclosure. The sky above is clear and light blue, contrasting with the grey and dusty tones of the damaged environment. No immediate actions or clear interactions among the individuals are discernible from this distance.
The image depicts a severely damaged urban landscape in the city of Gaza, Palestinian Territory, under an overcast sky with visible sunlight breaking through clouds in the upper left. In the midground and background, multiple multi-story concrete buildings exhibit extensive structural damage, including partial collapse, exposed rebar, missing walls, and debris. One prominent building on the right features its upper stories reduced to an exposed framework.
In the foreground and lower midground, an encampment of temporary shelters is visible on an uneven dirt and rubble terrain. This includes several large, white, arched tunnel-like tents and various smaller white tents, some bearing discernible logos, such as a red crescent-like symbol.
Several individuals are observed walking on dirt paths and clearings between the damaged buildings and the temporary shelters. A light-colored sedan is parked on a dirt patch near the base of one of the damaged buildings in the midground.
Gaza, Palestinian Territory · Mar 20, 2026, 1:31 PM
An aerial view depicts a densely packed landscape in the city of Gaza, Palestinian Territory, characterized by extensive urban destruction and a large encampment of temporary shelters under a partially cloudy sky. The upper portion of the image shows a blue sky transitioning to a lighter, hazy grey horizon, with scattered white and grey clouds.
The midground and background feature numerous multi-story concrete buildings exhibiting severe structural damage, collapsed sections, and visible rubble. One prominent, heavily damaged high-rise structure stands on the far left, appearing partially gutted. Scattered among the damaged structures, other buildings show various degrees of distress, with some reduced to piles of debris.
The foreground and midground are dominated by a sprawling, improvised camp composed of hundreds of white and light-colored tents, many with arched or rounded roofs, densely arrayed across the terrain. These shelters are tightly clustered, indicating a high population density. A few larger, tunnel-like structures are also visible within the tent camp.
In the lower-left, a white sedan or small vehicle is parked on what appears to be a cleared patch of ground near a damaged building. Small, indistinct human figures are discernible in the distance among the tents and damaged buildings, but their specific actions are not clear. The ground appears uneven and possibly strewn with debris between the damaged structures and the tent encampment.
Gaza City, Palestine
