Residents of Jabalia camp in the northern Gaza Strip were met with scenes of devastation and destruction as they inspected their homes and property following the withdrawal of Israeli occupation forces. The camp, once a bustling residential and commercial hub, now lies in ruins as a result of the recent Israeli aggression and ground incursion into the area.
After more than two weeks since the Israeli army’s attack on Jabalia, the Israeli army has withdrawn, leading hundreds of residents to return to the city.
Some returned to inspect what remained of their homes, some came back to set up tents on the rubble, and others returned to… pic.twitter.com/ghzopD43iN
— Quds News Network (@QudsNen) May 31, 2024
The withdrawal of the occupation army provided a grim reminder of the crimes committed against the people of Gaza, with entire residential squares reduced to rubble and essential infrastructure destroyed. The scenes from Jabalia camp serve as evidence of the genocidal war being waged by the Israeli occupation army in the region.
BREAKING| Children, who have been killed in an Israeli strike on a house belonging to Al Sous family in Al Bureij refugee camp in central Gaza. pic.twitter.com/eghUNDRhA6
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Despite the challenges ahead, residents are determined to rebuild and recover from the devastation that has befallen their community. The withdrawal of the occupation forces marks a new chapter for Jabalia camp, as its people come to terms with the extent of the destruction caused by the recent war.
After the Israeli occupation offensive in Jabalia refugee camp, a Palestinian defiantly raises the Palestinian flag above the ruins of his severely damaged home. pic.twitter.com/VRN4ZDwwmC
— Quds News Network (@QudsNen) May 30, 2024
Thursday morning saw the end of a military operation in Jabalia camp, following weeks of intense fighting and control by Israeli occupation forces. The camp, once a haven for displaced people fleeing nearby bombings, now stands as a stark reminder of the toll of war on innocent civilians.
Multiple innocent civilians, including children, were killed and others injured last night in a series of Israeli airstrikes targeting homes in Bureij refugee camp, central Gaza. pic.twitter.com/1RYMIMpVas
— Quds News Network (@QudsNen) May 31, 2024
Source: Al-Manar English Website and Palestinian media