Years of conflict have dramatically transformed Gaza’s urban landscape, with before-and-after images revealing the devastating toll on streets, historic landmarks, and public spaces. What were once familiar areas now bear little resemblance to their pre-war forms, illustrating the sweeping destruction wrought by prolonged fighting. The stark contrast between archival and recent photographs underscores the human and architectural losses, offering a visual record of the war’s relentless impact. For those seeking a deeper look at the changes, the comparison provides a sobering glimpse into the region’s altered reality.


Archive and recent photos show how three years of war left Gaza's streets, landmarks and public spaces unrecognisable.