The Islamist organization, which has ruled Gaza since 2007 and is dedicated to the destruction of Israel, is something Israel claims it is attempting to eliminate militarily and politically, but the conflict has also had a terrible effect on the local population.
According to the Hamas-run health ministry, this graphic guide illustrates some of the significant ways in which life has changed for Gazans who are living through a conflict that has destroyed most of the region and claimed the lives of approximately 42,000 Palestinians.
Images from Khan Younis Park shot prior to Israel’s invasion and those taken recently provide a striking example of how a year of fighting has completely destroyed Gaza and the lives of those who call it home.
Thousands of tents have been set up throughout the site to host the family who were forced to evacuate since the rides are in poor condition and lack electricity.
