Gaza families search ruins after Israeli strikes hit homes
Israeli airstrikes destroyed homes in Deir al-Balah and Maghazi refugee camp in central Gaza on June 12, leaving dozens of displaced families without shelter and searching through rubble for belongings.
On June 12, Palestinians in central Gaza searched through rubble after Israeli strikes destroyed homes in Deir al-Balah and the Maghazi refugee camp. The attacks occurred despite a fragile ceasefire, adding to the challenges faced by thousands of displaced Palestinians across the territory.
Residents reported that Israeli forces had ordered evacuations before the strikes, but entire housing blocks were affected. Large craters and collapsed buildings marked the impact sites as families returned to recover clothing, furniture, and personal possessions.
In the Maghazi camp, witnesses said at least 10 to 15 homes were rendered uninhabitable. Families already displaced by previous fighting lost the few belongings they had managed to save. In Deir al-Balah, residents gathered around a large crater while others cleared debris and searched for usable items beneath concrete rubble.
Many said they faced another night without adequate accommodation. Large parts of Gaza remain heavily damaged after months of conflict, and repeated ceasefire violations continue to fuel uncertainty for communities still waiting for reconstruction and long-term stability.
