Gaza in Ruins: The Aftermath of Khan Younis Incursion

Thousands of Palestinians have returned to their homes in Khan Younis after a week-long Israeli raid aimed at halting Hamas. The incursion left 255 Palestinians dead and over 300 injured. As residents grapple with destroyed homes, the conflict rages on with new raids and faltering ceasefire negotiations.

The streets of Khan Younis, Gaza, are strewn with ruins as thousands of Palestinians return home following a week-long Israeli military incursion.

Rescue workers retrieve bodies, while civilians, transporting the deceased wrapped in rugs on cars and donkey carts, struggle with extensive damage to their homes. The recent raid aimed to suppress the Islamist group Hamas, killing 255 Palestinians, with 300 more injured and 30 missing, according to the Hamas-run Gaza media office.

As the Israeli forces withdraw, the conflict shifts to new areas with continued airstrikes and impending raids. Both sides blame each other for the stalling ceasefire negotiations, as the ten-month war shows no signs of abating.