Investigation reveals Israeli campaign to flatten Gaza town of Beit Hanoon

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by Hala AlshamiJanuary 26, 2026 at 07:02 AM

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An Al Jazeera investigation by the Sanad unit reveals that the Israeli army has been systematically flattening the town of Beit Hanoon in the northern Gaza Strip since the ceasefire began in October. Satellite images analyzed between October 8, 2025, and January 8, 2026, show the destruction of at least 329 homes and agricultural land, totaling 408,000 square meters. The clearing operation began at the edge of Beit Hanoon, near the Israeli border. The investigation notes that the majority of structures in Gaza have been damaged or destroyed, with northern Gaza bearing the brunt. Some Palestinians fear the razing of Beit Hanoon may be a step towards the establishment of illegal Israeli settlements in Gaza.

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Haaretz 30% UN 40% Beit Lahiya 40% Palestinians 60% Sderot ×260% Israeli army ×280% Israel ×890% Gaza Strip ×495% Beit Hanoon ×8100%

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