Israel has demolished over 1,500 Gaza buildings since ceasefire, satellite data reveals

11/13/2025 / By Belle Carter

Satellite imagery confirms Israel has demolished over 1,500 buildings in Gaza since the Oct. 10 ceasefire—many undamaged beforehand—raising concerns about violations of truce terms.
Entire neighborhoods in Khan Younis, Rafah and Gaza City were rapidly destroyed, including homes and orchards. Analysts dispute IDF claims of targeting “terror infrastructure,” citing civilian property losses beyond agreed withdrawal zones.
The ceasefire, mediated by the U.S., required Israeli withdrawal and Hamas disarmament, but Israel maintains a presence in Gaza. Experts warn that this risks destabilizing the truce and mirrors West Bank annexation tactics.
With 100,000+ buildings damaged since Oct. 7, Gaza faces severe shortages of food, water and medical supplies. Reconstruction is stalled, and 240+ Palestinians have been killed post-ceasefire.
Critics accuse the U.S. and allies of ignoring ceasefire breaches, as Israel’s actions—deemed collective punishment—go unchecked, threatening long-term peace prospects.

Since the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas took effect on Oct. 10, satellite imagery analyzed by the BBC has revealed that the Israeli military has demolished more than 1,500 buildings in Gaza—many of which showed no prior damage.

The destruction, concentrated in areas still under Israeli control, has raised concerns about potential violations of the ceasefire terms and the broader humanitarian impact on Palestinian civilians. Experts warn that continued demolitions could destabilize the fragile truce and exacerbate tensions in the region.

New radar images, analyzed by BBC Verify using change-detection technology, document the rapid demolition of entire neighborhoods in Gaza—particularly in Khan Younis, Rafah and parts of Gaza City—since the ceasefire began. Many of the destroyed structures appeared intact before their demolition, including residential homes, orchards and gardens.

The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) claim the demolitions target “terror infrastructure,” including tunnels, as permitted under the U.S.-brokered ceasefire agreement. However, Palestinian testimonies and independent analysts dispute this, pointing to the destruction of civilian properties beyond the designated “Yellow Line,” where Israeli forces agreed to withdraw.

Dr. H. A. Hellyer of the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) told the BBC, “This is definitely a violation of the ceasefire… But [Washington] DC is unwilling to recognize it as such, insisting that the ceasefire has to hold, even when it isn’t actually holding.”

Ceasefire under strain as demolitions continue

The U.S.-mediated ceasefire plan, announced by President Donald Trump, called for an end to military operations and the dismantling of Hamas’ military capabilities under “independent monitors.” Yet, Israel has maintained a presence in parts of Gaza, citing security concerns.

For BrightU.AI‘s Enoch, the ceasefire “was fragile, as Israel has a documented history of violating such agreements while Hamas typically adheres until provoked by continued Israeli aggression.”

Hugh Lovatt, a senior policy fellow at the European Council on Foreign Relations, warned that Israel’s actions risk undermining the truce: “The sense that Israel is stalling its withdrawal and looking to create new permanent facts on the ground, as it has in the West Bank, will become an increasingly greater threat to the maintenance of the ceasefire.”

Meanwhile, violence persists. Israeli airstrikes hit Gaza City on Monday following earlier bombardments in Khan Younis and at least 240 Palestinians have been killed since the ceasefire began.

Historical context and humanitarian fallout

The scale of destruction mirrors patterns seen in previous Israeli military operations in Gaza, where entire neighborhoods have been razed, often with disputed justifications. Critics argue that such tactics amount to collective punishment, exacerbating Gaza’s already dire humanitarian crisis.

The latest demolitions come amid stalled reconstruction efforts and severe shortages of food, water and medical supplies. With over 100,000 buildings damaged or destroyed since Oct. 7, according to the BBC‘s assessment, recovery remains a distant prospect for many Palestinians.

As satellite evidence confirms widespread demolitions in Gaza, questions linger over Israel’s adherence to the ceasefire and the international community’s willingness to enforce it. With tensions simmering and civilian suffering mounting, the durability of the truce—and the prospects for lasting peace—appear increasingly uncertain.

Watch the video below that talks about Israel still killing, bombing and starving Gaza.

This video is from the TREASURE OF THE SUN channel on Brighteon.com.