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Satellite images reveal continued demolition of buildings by the Israeli military in Gaza, even after a ceasefire with Hamas. These demolitions are occurring in areas under Israeli control behind the “yellow line.” Legal experts argue these actions likely violate the Fourth Geneva Convention, which prohibits destruction of private property by an occupying power unless absolutely necessary for military operations. The analysis also shows the creation of a new Israeli military outpost. The demolitions are further devastating an already war-torn Gaza, where hundreds of thousands are displaced and vital infrastructure has been decimated. Hamas views the demolitions as a continuation of military operations and has denounced the suggestion by an Israeli official that the “yellow line” will serve as the new border.

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Satellite Images Show Ongoing Demolitions in Gaza; Experts Warn of Geneva Convention Violations

Gaza City – Satellite imagery obtained and analyzed by Al Jazeera’s Sanad fact-checking agency reveals that the Israeli military continues to demolish buildings in Gaza, even after a ceasefire agreement with Hamas went into effect on October 10. The demolitions are concentrated in areas controlled by Israel, specifically behind the so-called “yellow line,” and have sparked concerns about potential violations of international law.

The images, taken between November 5 and December 13, show widespread destruction in the Shujayea and Tuffah neighborhoods of Gaza City, as well as in Rafah and agricultural areas east of Deir el-Balah.

Legal experts are raising alarms about the legality of these actions. Adil Haque, a professor of law and armed conflict at Rutgers Law School, stated that under the Fourth Geneva Convention, destruction of private property by an occupying power is prohibited unless “absolutely necessary by military operations.” He added, “With a general ceasefire in place, and only a few sporadic exchanges of fire, it is not plausible that such significant destruction of civilian property has been rendered absolutely necessary.”

Al Jazeera reached out to the Israeli military for comment, but a response was not immediately received. In the past, Israeli officials have stated that their actions fall within the framework of the ceasefire and are in response to active threats.

The analysis also uncovered the establishment of a new advanced Israeli military outpost in Tal al-Za’atar in northern Gaza.

The continued demolitions exacerbate the already dire humanitarian situation in Gaza. According to UNRWA, the war has destroyed 282,000 housing units, displacing approximately 1.5 million Palestinians. The UN also reports that 93% of schools have been damaged or destroyed and 63% of hospitals remain out of service.

The Gaza Health Ministry reports that 391 Palestinians have been killed in Israeli attacks since the ceasefire. Since October 7, at least 70,663 Palestinians have been killed in Gaza and at least 1,139 were killed in Israel during the Hamas-led attacks.

Hamas has condemned the demolitions as a continuation of military operations and has reacted strongly to reports that Israeli army chief Eyal Zamir referred to the “yellow line” as the “new borderline” with Gaza.

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