In clear violation of international humanitarian law, Israel keeps targeting Gaza’s religious places, having destroyed over 600 mosques and three churches, a new report shows.
Abdullah Azzam Mosque in Nuseirat refugee camp in the central Gaza is one of the mosques that have been destroyed by Israel. / Photo: Reuters
The assault on places of worship and religious sites is not just collateral damage in a broader conflict but appears to be a deliberate campaign to erase Gaza’s spiritual and cultural heritage.According to the report, Israel has destroyed at least 611 mosques and three churches and partially damaged 214 mosques during its aggressive bombardment of Gaza since October 7, 2023.
The Ministry of Endowments also reported that 238 of its staff members have been killed, with 19 others detained by Israeli forces.
The bombing of mosques, churches, and cemeteries has left a deep scar, as these places are not just physical structures but symbols of history, memory, and faith.
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