Palestinians reflect as they mark three years since the beginning of Israel's genocide in Gaza

Three years of genocide have left Palestinians in Gaza reflecting on lives transformed by displacement, loss and destruction.

For those displaced from Beit Hanoun, the years have meant homes destroyed, children unable to attend school, families separated and loved ones killed.

At least 74,000 Palestinians, including 21,500 children, have been killed since 7 October 2023, according to the Palestinian Ministry of Health. The true toll is likely higher, with thousands still missing or buried under rubble.

Around 80% of buildings in Gaza have been damaged, according to the Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics.

As another winter approaches, 1.65 million Palestinians are expected to face the cold in damaged buildings or worn-out tents.

For Palestinians marking three years of war, many say they are left asking what remains of the lives they once knew.

After three years of genocide in Gaza, displaced Palestinians reflect on what remains of the lives they once knew. At least 74,000 Palestinians have been killed since 7 October 2023, according to Gaza’s Health Ministry, with thousands more missing. https://t.co/2zSagbCUXJ
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