Palestinian mourns history as Israel destroys archaeological sites in Gaza

STORY: Palestinian mourns history as Israel destroys archaeological sites in Gaza SHOOTING TIME: April 23, 2024 DATELINE: April 25, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:13 LOCATION: Gaza CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of general shots of Barquq Castle in Khan Younis city 2. SOUNDBITE (Arabic): MOHAMMED AL-ABADLA, Khan Younis-based Palestinian man STORYLINE: Barquq Castle in Khan Younis, Gaza, was one of many archaeological and historical sites that was destroyed by recent Israeli airstrikes. Mohammed al-Abadla, a 72-year-old father of five, stared at the mounds of rubble where the castle once stood. SOUNDBITE (Arabic): MOHAMMED AL-ABADLA, Khan Younis-based Palestinian man "My father chose not to restore or demolish certain parts of our house as they are located within the Barquq Castle, with a history of over 600 years. Regarding claims that Gaza has a 70 percent level of destruction, I say that this is incorrect. I believe that 99 percent of Gaza has been destroyed, not just the archaeological sites." Barquq Ca