Gaza
Israel removes Gaza rubble, rights groups say to hide evidence
Image credit: Al Jazeera English
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Israel has begun removing large quantities of rubble from Gaza, with rights organizations claiming the effort aims to destroy evidence of war crimes and render the territory uninhabitable, Al Jazeera English reported. The groups allege the rubble cartage serves to obscure destruction from military operations and reshape Gaza's geography.
Rights advocates contend the removal campaign constitutes part of a broader strategy to eliminate traces of the conflict and make conditions untenable for Palestinians returning to their homes. They characterize the operation as consistent with what they describe as efforts to fundamentally alter Gaza's physical and demographic landscape.
