Gaza in ruins as ceasefire violations and humanitarian crisis deepen amid ongoing conflict

Newly updated satellite imagery of the Gaza Strip reveals unprecedented widespread destruction, with vast areas reduced to rubble almost three years after the conflict began in October 2023. Assessments by the UN Satellite Centre (UNOSAT) indicate that approximately 82% of all structures in Gaza have sustained damage as of June 2026, with over 134,000 buildings categorized as completely destroyed. Entire neighborhoods, including parts of Jabalia refugee camp, Gaza City, Khan Younis, and Rafah, now appear as expanses of debris, dramatically altering the urban landscape and impacting an estimated 328,627 housing units. Experts estimate that around 60 million tonnes of rubble cover the territory, with clearance potentially taking decades.

Amidst this devastation, Qatar's Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, has strongly condemned Israel's actions, accusing the government of "reckless" behavior, continued killings of Palestinians, and obstructing humanitarian aid. Speaking in September 2026, he explicitly labeled Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu a "war criminal," alleging that war crimes are being committed in Gaza. Al Thani further claimed that Israel is undermining efforts for a lasting peace plan and failing to uphold commitments from a ceasefire established in October 2025, noting that approximately 1,400 people have been killed since that agreement. He emphasized that true peace requires the implementation of agreements, not just their signing, and also reiterated that Qatari financial assistance to Gaza was always fully coordinated with the United Nations and the Israeli government.