Israel demolishes more Rafah buildings despite Gaza truce

Israeli forces have continued to detonate buildings in Rafah, even as the truce with Hamas remains in place, with fresh blasts reported across the southern edge of the Gaza Strip.

The latest demolitions form part of what appears to be a steady Israeli push to level what is left of Gaza’s already shattered infrastructure. Using recent satellite imagery, multiple news outlets say the army has flattened at least 1,500 structures since the ceasefire took hold on 10 October.

The UN warned in July that nearly seven in ten buildings across Gaza had been damaged or wiped out, including more than 245,000 homes. With over 100 lorries hauling debris every day, UN engineers say the territory faces a rubble-clearing effort that could drag on for more than 15 years.