Photo: Al-Hassaina Mosque in Gaza City before and after its destruction.

Photo: Gaza City — before and after Israeli bombardments.

The deliberate destruction of Gaza’s cultural landmarks, including the historic Al-Hassaina Mosque and the surrounding seaport area, has severed vital connections between the Palestinian people and their heritage. These acts, carried out by Israeli forces, are not only physical devastations but also systematic attempts to erase Palestinian identity and history.

Once the vibrant heart of Palestinian life and culture, Gaza City now lies in ruins under the weight of relentless Israeli attacks. Entire neighborhoods have been reduced to rubble, erasing centuries of history and severing the lifeline of a people struggling to survive amidst destruction. This is not only a humanitarian catastrophe — it is a systematic assault on Palestinian existence.

Photo: The Islamic University of Gaza — before and after its destruction by Israeli forces.

The Islamic University of Gaza — the oldest and most prominent academic institution in the Gaza Strip — has been reduced to rubble by Israeli airstrikes. This deliberate targeting of educational infrastructure is a blatant attack on the right to knowledge, on the future of an entire generation, and on the foundations of Palestinian society.

Photo: Rashad Al-Shawa Cultural Center — before and after Israeli bombardment.

The Rashad Al-Shawa Cultural Center, a cornerstone of Gaza’s intellectual and artistic life, lies in ruins following Israeli attacks. The targeted destruction of cultural infrastructure reflects a broader campaign to silence Palestinian voices, memory, and creativity.

Photo: The Human Rights and Freedoms Humanitarian Relief Foundation (IHH).

 Left: November 24, 2021.

Right: February 4, 2025.

The Human Rights and Freedoms Humanitarian Relief Foundation (IHH) office in Gaza, once a symbol of humanitarian support, now lies in ruins following Israeli airstrikes. This targeted destruction is part of a broader effort to dismantle humanitarian infrastructure and silence Palestinian voices.

Photo: Deir al-Balah, Gaza.

Once innocent children, playing freely in their streets, now find themselves trapped among the rubble of their homes and schools. This heartbreaking reality is the result of relentless violence, where the joy of childhood has been stolen, and their lives shattered in an instant

Tents now crowd together in a displaced Palestinian camp along the beach of Deir al-Balah, once a peaceful coastal area in central Gaza Strip. This heartbreaking image contrasts the serene beauty of what was once a thriving landscape, now reduced to a makeshift refuge for those who have lost everything.

Photo: Turkish-Palestinian Friendship Hospital. Left: April 6, 2021. Right: January 28, 2025.

The Turkish-Palestinian Friendship Hospital, once a symbol of hope and care for the people of Gaza, now lies in ruins after enduring heavy damage from Israeli airstrikes

Photo: University of Gaza

The University of Gaza: once a beacon of knowledge and opportunity, now reduced to rubble. Israel’s destruction of educational institutions like this one highlights its ongoing assault on the light of knowledge and the future of Gaza’s youth

Photo: Ramadan in Jabalia, Gaza Strip — before and after Israeli strikes.

From celebration to devastation — the holy month of Ramadan in Jabalia, once marked by community and spiritual reflection, has been shattered by Israeli bombardments. The stark contrast between these scenes reflects the deep human and cultural toll of Israel’s ongoing attacks on the Palestinian people in Gaza.

Photo: The Great Mosque of Omar in Gaza — before and after Israeli destruction.

The Great Mosque of Omar, one of Gaza’s most significant historical and religious landmarks destroyed by Israeli strikes.

Photo: Northern Gaza. Left: May 14, 2023. Right: January 21, 2025

The destruction of Gaza’s residential areas and places of worship by Israeli airstrikes marks a devastating chapter in the ongoing assault on Palestinian identity.

Photo: Al-Farouk Mosque

The Al-Farouk Mosque, once a place of peace and spiritual reflection, now lies in ruins after suffering extensive damage from Israeli strikes. This contrast between the images from March 1, 2024, and February 6, 2025, reflects the ongoing destruction of Gaza’s cultural and religious landmarks.

A young life lost in the ongoing violence in Gaza, one of many innocent children who have fallen victim to the brutality of the conflict.

Once eating together as children do, these young ones now stand with empty bowls in hand, a painful reminder of how the violence has taken away their sense of normalcy and hope.

Photo: Al-Najjar Hospital. Left: December 27, 2023. Right: January 19, 2025.

Al-Najjar Hospital, once a vital medical facility for the people of Gaza, now stands severely damaged after multiple Israeli airstrikes. The stark difference between the images from December 27, 2023, and January 19, 2025, reflects the devastating impact of the ongoing conflict on Gaza’s healthcare system.

Photo: Beit Hanun Hospital. Left: January 29, 2018. Right: January 29, 2025

Beit Hanun Hospital, once a vital healthcare provider for Gaza’s northern region, now stands severely damaged after enduring years of conflict. The striking difference between the images from January 29, 2018, and January 29, 2025, underscores the devastating toll of ongoing violence on Gaza’s medical infrastructure.