Israel's war on Gaza's: Heritage under fire

Gaza's ancient Great Omari Mosque is the latest victim of Israel's war on the besieged enclave. Since 7 October 2023, Palestinian archaeological and heritage sites have been targeted by Tel Aviv, over 195 sites have been damaged or destroyed. With death and displacement gripping the besieged enclave, the erasure of heritage is an assault on Palestinian identity and presence on the land.

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