Kathmandu— Israel has systematically destroyed over 135,000 buildings across the Gaza Strip since August 2025, including homes and other structures that have been reduced to rubble. This ongoing demolition campaign persists even after a declared ceasefire, with one resident's family home in El-Tuffah, Gaza City, being obliterated by a remote-controlled explosive vehicle last year.

Impact on Residents

The destruction has left thousands of people homeless and displaced. One resident recounted how their four-generation-old house was destroyed by an explosive device in El-Tuffah, leaving barely any rubble behind. The home had served as shelter for multiple families during the conflict.

Data on Destruction

At GazaIndex, a group tracking the destruction, they have documented 134,422 destroyed structures across the Gaza Strip, with 34,666 in Gaza City alone and 2,575 in El-Tuffah. The systematic nature of this demolition campaign is evident from these figures.

The ongoing destruction continues to obstruct reconstruction efforts, making life in Gaza increasingly difficult for its residents.

(With inputs from Jacobin)

Originally published on abcnews.com.np.