Three years after the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack on Israel triggered a devastating war, large parts of Gaza remain in ruins.
Images taken across Gaza City on October 7, 2026 show destroyed buildings, temporary tents and displaced Palestinian families struggling with difficult living conditions.
Homes, hospitals, schools and entire neighbourhoods have been destroyed or severely damaged during the conflict. Millions of Palestinians have also been displaced from their homes.
Many families are now living in temporary shelters surrounded by damaged buildings and debris. Children can be seen playing near destroyed structures, while others carry water containers back to their tents.
The photographs also show residents trying to continue daily life despite widespread destruction. Some Palestinians walk through the remains of buildings, while roadside stalls operate beside damaged neighbourhoods.
A fragile ceasefire introduced in October 2025 has largely remained in place for almost a year. However, deadly Israeli strikes have continued during that period, according to the report.
The images underline the scale of Gaza’s humanitarian and reconstruction challenge.
Infrastructure across the territory has suffered extensive damage. Access to adequate housing, clean water and basic services remains difficult for many displaced families.
Gaza’s streets now show a stark contrast between daily survival and the physical destruction left by years of conflict.
For residents, rebuilding homes and communities remains a long-term challenge. The photographs from Gaza City capture both the devastation and the continuing efforts of Palestinians to maintain everyday life amid shattered neighbourhoods.
Three years into the conflict, Gaza continues to face widespread displacement, destroyed infrastructure and an uncertain path toward recovery.
