Israeli soldier shows Gaza’s Beit Hanoon completely flattened
A video filmed by an Israeli soldier reveals extensive destruction in Beit Hanoon, a town in northern Gaza that once housed 50,000 people. Despite a ceasefire agreement, Israeli forces have continued to demolish remaining structures, including hundreds of homes. The footage highlights the severe impact of military operations on civilian infrastructure. The situation underscores ongoing displacement and humanitarian concerns in the region.
- ▪An Israeli soldier recorded video showing near-total devastation in Beit Hanoon, northern Gaza.
- ▪Before the conflict, Beit Hanoon had a population of approximately 50,000 residents.
- ▪The destruction occurred during Israel's military campaign following Hamas's October 7 attacks.
- ▪Even after a ceasefire was declared, Israeli bulldozers razed what remained of hundreds of residential buildings.
- ▪The scale of demolition raises concerns about forced displacement and long-term habitability.
- ▪The footage provides rare ground-level documentation of post-conflict conditions in northern Gaza.
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Toggle PlayIsraeli soldier shows Gaza's Beit Hanoon completely flattenedNewsFeedIsraeli soldier shows Gaza’s Beit Hanoon completely flattenedA video filmed by an Israeli soldier shows widespread destruction in northern Gaza. Before Israel’s genocidal war, the town of Beit Hanoon was home to 50,000 people. Despite a ceasefire, Israeli forces have bulldozed what was left of hundreds of homes.Published On 28 Apr 202628 Apr 2026SaveClick here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogleAdd Al Jazeera on Googleinfo
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