"Gaza's Neighborhoods: Devastation and Decades of Recovery Ahead"
Israeli ground forces have conducted at least 33 controlled demolitions in Gaza since November, destroying hundreds of buildings, including mosques, schools, and residential neighborhoods, as part of an effort to create a security "buffer zone" inside Gaza. The demolitions, carried out by placing mines or explosives in targeted structures, have raised concerns about violations of international law and the deliberate destruction of civilian property. The large-scale demolitions represent some of the most destructive episodes in the ongoing conflict, with experts and U.S. officials questioning the necessity and legality of these actions. Palestinians view the demolitions as another symbol of loss and destruction in Gaza, further complicating the territory's future after decades of displacement and war.