Revealed: Israel bulldozed part of Gaza war cemetery containing allied graves

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 5 min read 100% complete by Seham Tantesh in Gaza, Julian Borger in London and Ben Doherty in SydneyFebruary 4, 2026 at 03:17 PM

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Satellite imagery and witness accounts reveal that part of the Gaza War Cemetery in al-Tuffah, Gaza City, which contains graves of British, Australian, and other allied soldiers from both World Wars, was bulldozed. The damage, including removed gravestones and a large earth berm, is visible in satellite images taken between August and December 2023. According to the cemetery's former caretaker, the bulldozing occurred in late April or early May, impacting an area including Australian soldiers' graves. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) stated that the area was an active combat zone at the time. The IDF said operational measures were taken to neutralize identified threats and ensure the safety of troops after terrorists attacked and took cover near the cemetery.

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