Archive · 24 Jul 2025
Gaza Devastated: Buildings in Ruins After 21 Months of War
Gaza has been heavily damaged by war, with most buildings destroyed or damaged.
Huge amounts of rubble cover the area, making it hard for people.
Nighttime is much darker because power is down.
Many hospitals and schools are ruined or not working properly, and there are serious health risks due to dangerous materials in the rubble.
This situation makes it difficult for people to live and get basic services.
Over 70% of Gaza's buildings are damaged or destroyed after 21 months of war.
53 million tonnes of debris, about ten times the Great Pyramid of Giza's mass, blankets Gaza.
Nighttime light in Gaza has decreased sevenfold due to infrastructure damage.
18 out of 36 hospitals are partially functional, and less than 40% of healthcare facilities offer care.
Nearly 90% of schools have been affected by the conflict, with many directly hit or used as shelters.
- Who
- The conflict involves the Israeli military and Hamas.
- What
- Gaza has suffered widespread destruction and devastation due to the ongoing conflict, with massive building damage and debris.
- When
- The destruction has occurred over 21 months of war, starting around October 2023.
- Where
- Gaza Strip.
- Why
- The war resulted from the 2023 Hamas-led assault and subsequent Israeli military actions.
Israel
Hamas and Palestinians
Use of Civilian Infrastructure
Israel
Hamas uses hospitals and schools for operations, which can be considered military targets.
Hamas and Palestinians
Hospitals and schools have been damaged from airstrikes.
- Building Damage
- Over 70% of buildings damaged/destroyed
- Debris
- 53 million tonnes
- Hospital Functionality
- 18 out of 36 hospitals partially functional
- School Damage
- Almost 90% of schools affected
- Nighttime Light Reduction
- Sevenfold decrease
- Deaths
- 59,219 (Health Ministry, Hamas-led administration)