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Israel’s ‘cultural genocide’ decimates Gaza’s treasures

The ongoing offensive by Israel in Gaza is causing widespread destruction to both current and historical structures. The airstrikes, which have been occurring for 140 consecutive days, have resulted in the loss of nearly 30,000 Palestinian lives and severe damage to the already besieged area.

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That has left it with a trove of archaeological wonders, from ancient sites to historical structures and invaluable archives-none of which have been spared from the ravages of the Israeli offensive. In a report toward the end of last year, Gazan authorities said more than 200 archaeological and ancient sites had been destroyed since Oct. 7, out of a total of 325 registered across the strip.