Archive · 12 Nov 2025
Israel Allegedly Destroyed Over 1500 Buildings in Gaza Post-Ceasefire
Imagine a big agreement was made to stop fighting on October 10.
But, a report looked at pictures from space of Gaza after that date.
These pictures seem to show that more than 1500 buildings were knocked down.
Some whole neighborhoods were leveled.
The report also saw damage to trees and gardens in some areas.
However, it's hard to be totally sure just from looking down from space.
Israel says that any damage that happened is okay because it follows the rules of the agreement they made.
A BBC investigation using satellite imagery suggests over 1500 buildings were destroyed in Gaza since the October 10 ceasefire.
The destruction allegedly occurred across Gaza, with specific mention of neighborhoods in Khan Younis and Rafa.
Radar images were analyzed using a change detection algorithm and manually counted to assess damage.
The BBC report indicates the actual number of destroyed buildings may be higher than estimated.
Israel claims that any damages are consistent with the terms of the ceasefire agreement.
- Who
- BBC (investigator), Israel Defence Forces (alleged actors)
- What
- Destruction of over 1500 buildings and damage to green spaces
- When
- Since the US-brokered ceasefire on October 10 (over one month)
- Where
- Gaza, specifically Khan Younis and Rafa
- Why
- Disputed; BBC investigation highlights destruction, Israel claims adherence to the deal
Investigation Findings
Israel's Claims
Extent of Destruction
Investigation Findings
BBC investigation of satellite images suggests over 1500 buildings were razed since the October 10 ceasefire, with potential for higher numbers due to unavailable visuals.
Israel's Claims
Israel claims the damages are in line with the ceasefire deal.
Nature of Destruction
Investigation Findings
Satellite images show entire neighborhoods flattened and damage to gardens, trees, and orchards in Khan Younis and Rafa.
Israel's Claims
Israel's adherence to the deal implies damage is justifiable or within agreed-upon limits.
- Source of Investigation
- BBC using satellite imagery and change detection algorithms
- Timeframe
- Since October 10 ceasefire (one month)
- Location
- Israel-occupied Gaza, specifically Khan Younis and Rafa
- Estimated Buildings Destroyed
- Over 1500
- Methodology
- Analysis of radar images before and after ceasefire using change detection algorithm, with manual counting