A resort erased: Gaza’s beachfront before Israel’s war

As US President Donald Trump suggests turning the Gaza Strip into the 'Riviera of the Middle East', MEMO looks at Gaza's Blue Beach Resort, which had an Olympic-size swimming pool, chalets on the beach and views of the Mediterranean. It was completely destroyed during Israel's 15-month bombing campaign which began in October 2023.

As US President Donald Trump suggests turning the Gaza Strip into the ‘Riviera of the Middle East’, MEMO looks at Gaza’s Blue Beach Resort, which had an Olympic-size swimming pool, chalets on the beach and views of the Mediterranean. It was completely destroyed during Israel’s… pic.twitter.com/s1LCR2nqWs

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