Destruction in Khan Yunis after Israeli withdrawal

KHAN YUNIS, GAZA - APRIL 09: A view of the destruction after Israeli forces' withdrawal from Khan Yunis, Gaza on April 09, 2024. Settlements, avenues and streets in the city of Khan Younis where Israel withdrew leaving behind great destruction, have become unrecognizable. The urban infrastructure has been altered following the Israeli withdrawal, leaving a landscape marred by extensive devastation. Prolonged Israeli bombardment over several weeks reduced the once-familiar streets and avenues to indistinguishable rubble and ash. Both aerial bombardment and ground-based operations, including the use of bulldozers, inflicted severe damage to buildings and roadways alike. Despite the widespread destruction, some Palestinian residents have begun the challenging process of returning to their homes in the area. (Photo by Yasser Qudih/Anadolu via Getty Images)