More than two months after a cease-fire agreement was reached between Israel and Hamas, demolition of buildings in Gaza continues at a significant scale. Satellite imagery analyzed by The New York Times shows that over 2,500 structures have been destroyed since the truce began, with most demolitions occurring in areas under Israeli control but also extending into zones where operations were supposed to halt. Israeli officials claim these actions are part of efforts to dismantle underground tunnels and eliminate booby-trapped homes, while Palestinians and analysts argue that entire neighborhoods are being erased, leaving former residents displaced and grieving the loss of their communities.

The destruction has transformed once-populated areas into wastelands, with satellite images revealing the erasure of blocks, farmland, and greenhouses. While Israeli military sources insist demolitions are targeted and sometimes result from detonating tunnels beneath buildings, critics question the necessity and scope of the ongoing devastation. The cease-fire agreement called for a suspension of military operations, but the continued demolitions have sparked debate over whether Israel is violating the terms. Many in Gaza fear that efforts to eliminate the tunnel network could lead to further loss of the territory's remaining structures.