Satellite pictures show a lot of damage in Gaza which is hard for reporters to get to right now. These pictures were taken during the fighting between Israel and Hamas and show how much the conflict has hurt the area. The fighting is the main reason for all the destruction we are seeing.
The photos also suggest that Israel might want a “buffer zone” inside Gaza. This zone would take up about 60 square kilometers of the land. Some countries are not happy with this idea. If this buffer zone happens it will reduce a large portion of Gaza’s total area.
Gaza is very important to Palestinians who see it as part of their future country. This area has been badly damaged by the fighting and it is a key part of the politics in this region. The satellite images help us see the impact of the recent conflict even though we only see a little bit of what’s going on.