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Beit Hanoun
Palestine Desk
summary
Beit Hanoun, at the northeastern edge of Gaza, was among the first areas to be heavily struck during the outbreak of the 2023 war. Entire neighborhoods were reduced to rubble. Mass graves were dug by locals in courtyards and streets, often under fire. The number of fatalities is contested, but local and international observers estimate figures reaching into the hundreds across the town.
incident date
08/10/2023
coordinates
31°32'30"N, 34°32'00"E
location
Northern Gaza Strip
aggressor(s)
Israeli Defense Forces (IDF)
casualties

Beit Hanoun, at the northeastern edge of Gaza, was among the first areas to be heavily struck during the outbreak of the 2023 war. Entire neighborhoods were reduced to rubble. Mass graves were dug by locals in courtyards and streets, often under fire. The number of fatalities is contested, but local and international observers estimate figures reaching into the hundreds across the town.

Satellite imagery shows widespread urban destruction, with burial trenches identified in public courtyards. Testimonies describe rushed burials as families attempted to cope with relentless bombardment.

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Satellite imagery shows widespread urban destruction, with burial trenches identified in public courtyards. Testimonies describe rushed burials as families attempted to cope with relentless bombardment.screenshot 2026 05 30 at 2.42.54 pmscreenshot 2026 05 30 at 2.43.27 pm

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