Devastating Destruction: Gaza's Oldest Mosque Suffers Severe Damage

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Footage has emerged showing extensive damage to Gaza's oldest mosque, the Great Omari Mosque, with only its minaret still intact. Hamas accuses the Israeli military of bombing the site, calling it a "heinous, barbaric crime." The mosque, which opened in the 7th Century, has been destroyed and rebuilt multiple times. Gaza's Hamas-run antiquities ministry has urged UNESCO to protect historical and archaeological sites in the enclave. Israel has accused Hamas of using civilian infrastructure, including mosques, for military purposes.
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