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US: Gann Fire Burns Homes, Forces Evacuations in Calaveras County, California

California's Gann Fire in Calaveras County has burned 9,363 acres with 10% containment as of August 5, destroying homes and forcing the evacuation of more than 1,400 residents.

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Japan: Aftermath of Massive M7.1 Kumamoto Earthquake 3

A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck the Kumamoto region of Japan on Tuesday, July 28, registering a level 7 on Japan's seismic intensity scale, leaving 36 dead as of Saturday, August 1. An explosion was reported at the AEON Mall Kumamoto shortly after the quake, a chimney also collapsed at a paper factory, and more than 1,500 homes were reported destroyed or damaged across the affected areas.

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Japan: Aftermath of Massive M7.1 Kumamoto Earthquake 2

A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck the Kumamoto region of Japan on Tuesday, July 28, registering a level 7 on Japan's seismic intensity scale, leaving 36 dead as of Saturday, August 1. An explosion was reported at the AEON Mall Kumamoto shortly after the quake, a chimney also collapsed at a paper factory, and more than 1,500 homes were reported destroyed or damaged across the affected areas.

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Japan: Aftermath of Massive M7.1 Kumamoto Earthquake

A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck the Kumamoto region of Japan on Tuesday, July 28, registering a level 7 on Japan's seismic intensity scale, leaving 36 dead as of Saturday, August 1. An explosion was reported at the AEON Mall Kumamoto shortly after the quake, a chimney also collapsed at a paper factory, and more than 1,500 homes were reported destroyed or damaged across the affected areas.

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France: Arcachon Basin Wildfire Smoke Blankets Mérignac Near Bordeaux

Smoke from wildfires burning in the Arcachon Basin reached Bordeaux Metropolitan Area. The Arcachon Basin has burned roughly 42,000 hectares and destroyed 240 homes since it began on July 22. This video shows smoke blanketing Mérignac.

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Canada: Wildfires Force Evacuations Across Northwestern Ontario 3

Wildfires devastating northwestern Ontario have forced widespread evacuations and destroyed homes in one First Nation, with over 130 active fires now burning across the region. This aerial footage shows the fires in McDowell Lake First Nation on July 14, 2026.

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Canada: Wildfires Force Evacuations Across Northwestern Ontario

Wildfires devastating northwestern Ontario have forced widespread evacuations and destroyed homes in one First Nation, with over 130 active fires now burning across the region.

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Canada: Wildfires Force Evacuations Across Northwestern Ontario 2

Wildfires devastating northwestern Ontario have forced widespread evacuations and destroyed homes in one First Nation, with over 130 active fires now burning across the region.

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Japan: Wildfires Rage in Iwate, Displacing 2,000 Residents and Destroying Homes 3

Two wildfires broke out simultaneously in forested areas of Otsuchi, Iwate Prefecture, in northern Japan on the afternoon of April 22, local authorities confirmed. According to town officials, the blazes have scorched more than 200 hectares of land, with at least seven structures — including residential homes — reported destroyed. In response, authorities issued evacuation orders for approximately 2,000 residents as firefighting efforts continue.

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Japan: Wildfires Rage in Iwate, Displacing 2,000 Residents and Destroying Homes 4

Two wildfires broke out simultaneously in forested areas of Otsuchi, Iwate Prefecture, in northern Japan on the afternoon of April 22, local authorities confirmed. According to town officials, the blazes have scorched more than 200 hectares of land, with at least seven structures — including residential homes — reported destroyed. In response, authorities issued evacuation orders for approximately 2,000 residents as firefighting efforts continue.

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Japan: Wildfires Rage in Iwate, Displacing 2,000 Residents and Destroying Homes 2

Two wildfires broke out simultaneously in forested areas of Otsuchi, Iwate Prefecture, in northern Japan on the afternoon of April 22, local authorities confirmed. According to town officials, the blazes have scorched more than 200 hectares of land, with at least seven structures — including residential homes — reported destroyed. In response, authorities issued evacuation orders for approximately 2,000 residents as firefighting efforts continue.

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Japan: Wildfires Rage in Iwate, Displacing 2,000 Residents and Destroying Homes

Two wildfires broke out simultaneously in forested areas of Otsuchi, Iwate Prefecture, in northern Japan on the afternoon of April 22, local authorities confirmed. According to town officials, the blazes have scorched more than 200 hectares of land, with at least seven structures — including residential homes — reported destroyed. In response, authorities issued evacuation orders for approximately 2,000 residents as firefighting efforts continue.

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US: Grass Fire Prompts Evacuation in Thornton, Colorado

A fast-moving grass fire fueled by strong winds and dry conditions broke out in Thornton, Colorado, Wednesday morning, February 25, injuring four firefighters and one civilian and prompting evacuations of nearby neighborhoods, businesses, and Pinnacle Charter School. Thick smoke forced a temporary closure of Interstate 25, while roughly 150 responders worked to contain the 10-acre blaze by mid-afternoon. No homes were destroyed, evacuations were later lifted, and the cause remains under investigation. This video shows smoke visible from the River North Art District (RiNo), north of downtown Denver.

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Madagascar: Dozens Killed as Cyclone Gezani Slams Toamasina 2

At least 31 people were killed after Cyclone Gezani slammed into Madagascar’s main port city of Toamasina late Tuesday, February 10, bringing winds of up to 250 km/h, collapsing homes, injuring dozens and displacing more than 6,000 people.

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Madagascar: Dozens Killed as Cyclone Gezani Slams Toamasina

At least 31 people were killed after Cyclone Gezani slammed into Madagascar’s main port city of Toamasina late Tuesday, February 10, bringing winds of up to 250 km/h, collapsing homes, injuring dozens and displacing more than 6,000 people.

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Chile: Deadly Wildfires Kill at Least 19, Destroy Hundreds of Homes 2

Deadly wildfires in southern Chile have killed at least 19 people and destroyed hundreds of homes, as strong winds and warm temperatures continue to fuel the blazes in the Ñuble and Biobío regions. Authorities have declared disaster zones and deployed soldiers, while firefighters battle ongoing and newly ignited fires.

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Chile: Deadly Wildfires Kill at Least 19, Destroy Hundreds of Homes

Deadly wildfires in southern Chile have killed at least 19 people and destroyed hundreds of homes, as strong winds and warm temperatures continue to fuel the blazes in the Ñuble and Biobío regions. Authorities have declared disaster zones and deployed soldiers, while firefighters battle ongoing and newly ignited fires.

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Israeli Airstrike in Lebanon

This photo taken on January 12, 2026 shows residential buildings destroyed in Israeli airstrikes in Kfar Hatta, southern Lebanon. The Israeli forces carried out on Sunday afternoon airstrikes on the village of Kfar Hatta in southern Lebanon's Litani River area, Lebanon's official National News Agency (NNA) reported. A Lebanese security source told Xinhua that Israeli warplanes carried out more than 35 airstrikes in three waves, firing around 70 missiles at Hezbollah positions and residential buildings in Kfar Hatta. The strikes caused extensive destruction, damaging dozens of homes. Photo by Ali Hashisho/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Israeli Airstrike in Lebanon

This photo taken on January 12, 2026 shows residential buildings and vehicles destroyed in Israeli airstrikes in Kfar Hatta, southern Lebanon. The Israeli forces carried out on Sunday afternoon airstrikes on the village of Kfar Hatta in southern Lebanon's Litani River area, Lebanon's official National News Agency (NNA) reported. A Lebanese security source told Xinhua that Israeli warplanes carried out more than 35 airstrikes in three waves, firing around 70 missiles at Hezbollah positions and residential buildings in Kfar Hatta. The strikes caused extensive destruction, damaging dozens of homes. Photo by Ali Hashisho/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Israeli Airstrike in Lebanon

This photo taken on January 12, 2026 shows residential buildings and vehicles destroyed in Israeli airstrikes in Kfar Hatta, southern Lebanon. The Israeli forces carried out on Sunday afternoon airstrikes on the village of Kfar Hatta in southern Lebanon's Litani River area, Lebanon's official National News Agency (NNA) reported. A Lebanese security source told Xinhua that Israeli warplanes carried out more than 35 airstrikes in three waves, firing around 70 missiles at Hezbollah positions and residential buildings in Kfar Hatta. The strikes caused extensive destruction, damaging dozens of homes. Photo by Ali Hashisho/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Khan Younis Debris Removals - Gaza

A bulldozer transports the debris of homes destroyed in earlier Israeli airstrikes to a large dumping site, in the southern Gaza Strip city of Khan Younis, on December 8, 2025. Photo by Rizek Abdeljawad/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Khan Younis Debris Removals - Gaza

A bulldozer removes the debris of homes destroyed in earlier Israeli airstrikes, in the southern Gaza Strip city of Khan Younis, on December 8, 2025. Photo by Rizek Abdeljawad/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Khan Younis Debris Removals - Gaza

A bulldozer removes the debris of homes destroyed in earlier Israeli airstrikes, in the southern Gaza Strip city of Khan Younis, on December 8, 2025. Photo by Rizek Abdeljawad/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Khan Younis Debris Removals - Gaza

A bulldozer transports the debris of homes destroyed in earlier Israeli airstrikes to a large dumping site, in the southern Gaza Strip city of Khan Younis, on December 8, 2025. Photo by Rizek Abdeljawad/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Khan Younis Debris Removals - Gaza

A bulldozer transports the debris of homes destroyed in earlier Israeli airstrikes to a large dumping site, in the southern Gaza Strip city of Khan Younis, on December 8, 2025. Photo by Rizek Abdeljawad/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Israeli Airstrikes - South Lebanon

A rescue worker inspects buildings destroyed by Israeli airstrikes in the town of Jbaa, south Lebanon, December 4, 2025. Israeli airstrikes targeted buildings in four towns in southern Lebanon on Thursday afternoon, Lebanon's official National News Agency reported. According to a Lebanese army intelligence source, four buildings were destroyed and around 20 nearby homes were damaged. Photo by Ali Hashisho/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Israeli Airstrikes - South Lebanon

Photo taken on December 4, 2025 shows buildings destroyed by Israeli airstrikes in the town of Jbaa, south Lebanon. Israeli airstrikes targeted buildings in four towns in southern Lebanon on Thursday afternoon, Lebanon's official National News Agency reported. According to a Lebanese army intelligence source, four buildings were destroyed and around 20 nearby homes were damaged. Photo by Ali Hashisho/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Israeli Airstrikes - South Lebanon

Photo taken on December 4, 2025 shows buildings destroyed by Israeli airstrikes in the town of Jbaa, south Lebanon. Israeli airstrikes targeted buildings in four towns in southern Lebanon on Thursday afternoon, Lebanon's official National News Agency reported. According to a Lebanese army intelligence source, four buildings were destroyed and around 20 nearby homes were damaged. Photo by Ali Hashisho/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Israeli Airstrikes - South Lebanon

Photo taken on December 4, 2025 shows buildings destroyed by Israeli airstrikes in the town of Jbaa, south Lebanon. Israeli airstrikes targeted buildings in four towns in southern Lebanon on Thursday afternoon, Lebanon's official National News Agency reported. According to a Lebanese army intelligence source, four buildings were destroyed and around 20 nearby homes were damaged. Photo by Ali Hashisho/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Israeli Airstrikes - South Lebanon

A firefighter attempts to extinguish fire in a building destroyed by Israeli airstrikes in the town of Jbaa, south Lebanon, December 4, 2025. Israeli airstrikes targeted buildings in four towns in southern Lebanon on Thursday afternoon, Lebanon's official National News Agency reported. According to a Lebanese army intelligence source, four buildings were destroyed and around 20 nearby homes were damaged. Photo by Ali Hashisho/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Flooding and Landslides Kill 31 Across Sri Lanka

This photo taken with a mobile phone shows a flooded area in Nuwara Eliya District, Sri Lanka's Central Province, November 27, 2025. Sri Lanka is confronting one of its most severe weather disasters in recent years, as days of heavy rainfall and multiple landslides have killed 31 people, left 14 missing, and displaced thousands across the island, the Disaster Management Center (DMC) said on Thursday. According to the latest situation report, extreme weather has affected 17 districts, impacting 1,158 families and 4,008 individuals. The DMC said 10 people have been injured, three homes have been completely destroyed, and 381 houses partially damaged. At least 131 people have been relocated to temporary safe centers. Photo by Gayan Sameera/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Flooding and Landslides Kill 31 Across Sri Lanka

This photo taken with a mobile phone shows an excavator working at the site of a landslide in Badulla District, Sri Lanka's Uva Province, November 27, 2025. Sri Lanka is confronting one of its most severe weather disasters in recent years, as days of heavy rainfall and multiple landslides have killed 31 people, left 14 missing, and displaced thousands across the island, the Disaster Management Center (DMC) said on Thursday. According to the latest situation report, extreme weather has affected 17 districts, impacting 1,158 families and 4,008 individuals. The DMC said 10 people have been injured, three homes have been completely destroyed, and 381 houses partially damaged. At least 131 people have been relocated to temporary safe centers. Photo by Gayan Sameera/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Flooding and Landslides Kill 31 Across Sri Lanka

This photo taken with a mobile phone shows the site of a landslide in Kandy District, Sri Lanka's Central Province, November 27, 2025. Sri Lanka is confronting one of its most severe weather disasters in recent years, as days of heavy rainfall and multiple landslides have killed 31 people, left 14 missing, and displaced thousands across the island, the Disaster Management Center (DMC) said on Thursday. According to the latest situation report, extreme weather has affected 17 districts, impacting 1,158 families and 4,008 individuals. The DMC said 10 people have been injured, three homes have been completely destroyed, and 381 houses partially damaged. At least 131 people have been relocated to temporary safe centers. Photo by Gayan Sameera/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Flooding and Landslides Kill 31 Across Sri Lanka

This photo taken with a mobile phone shows buildings destroyed in a landslide in Kandy District, Sri Lanka's Central Province, November 27, 2025. Sri Lanka is confronting one of its most severe weather disasters in recent years, as days of heavy rainfall and multiple landslides have killed 31 people, left 14 missing, and displaced thousands across the island, the Disaster Management Center (DMC) said on Thursday. According to the latest situation report, extreme weather has affected 17 districts, impacting 1,158 families and 4,008 individuals. The DMC said 10 people have been injured, three homes have been completely destroyed, and 381 houses partially damaged. At least 131 people have been relocated to temporary safe centers. Photo by Gayan Sameera/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Flooding and Landslides Kill 31 Across Sri Lanka

This photo taken with a mobile phone shows rescue personnel working at the site of a landslide in Badulla District, Sri Lanka's Uva Province, November 27, 2025. Sri Lanka is confronting one of its most severe weather disasters in recent years, as days of heavy rainfall and multiple landslides have killed 31 people, left 14 missing, and displaced thousands across the island, the Disaster Management Center (DMC) said on Thursday. According to the latest situation report, extreme weather has affected 17 districts, impacting 1,158 families and 4,008 individuals. The DMC said 10 people have been injured, three homes have been completely destroyed, and 381 houses partially damaged. At least 131 people have been relocated to temporary safe centers. Photo by Gayan Sameera/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Flooding and Landslides Kill 31 Across Sri Lanka

This photo taken with a mobile phone shows a flooded road in Badulla District, Sri Lanka's Uva Province, November 27, 2025. Sri Lanka is confronting one of its most severe weather disasters in recent years, as days of heavy rainfall and multiple landslides have killed 31 people, left 14 missing, and displaced thousands across the island, the Disaster Management Center (DMC) said on Thursday. According to the latest situation report, extreme weather has affected 17 districts, impacting 1,158 families and 4,008 individuals. The DMC said 10 people have been injured, three homes have been completely destroyed, and 381 houses partially damaged. At least 131 people have been relocated to temporary safe centers. Photo by Gayan Sameera/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Flooding and Landslides Kill 31 Across Sri Lanka

This photo taken with a mobile phone shows a police officer wading through floodwater in Nuwara Eliya District, Sri Lanka's Central Province, November 27, 2025. Sri Lanka is confronting one of its most severe weather disasters in recent years, as days of heavy rainfall and multiple landslides have killed 31 people, left 14 missing, and displaced thousands across the island, the Disaster Management Center (DMC) said on Thursday. According to the latest situation report, extreme weather has affected 17 districts, impacting 1,158 families and 4,008 individuals. The DMC said 10 people have been injured, three homes have been completely destroyed, and 381 houses partially damaged. At least 131 people have been relocated to temporary safe centers. Photo by Gayan Sameera/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Philippines: Typhoon Kalmaegi Triggers Severe Flooding, Displacing Thousands 6

Typhoon Kalmaegi killed at least 224 people as it struck central Philippines, with Cebu province suffering the worst damage from floods and mudslides. Homes were destroyed and streets were buried in debris, forcing thousands of residents to evacuate. In some areas of Cebu, floodwaters rose to roof level. A state of calamity has been declared in the province to expedite emergency response as rescue operations continue.

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Philippines: Typhoon Kalmaegi Leaves Devastation in Cebu

Typhoon Kalmaegi killed at least 188 people as it struck central Philippines, with the central province of Cebu suffering the worst damage from floods and mudslides. Homes were destroyed and streets were left buried in debris, forcing thousands of residents to evacuate. In Cebu, floodwaters rose to roof level in some areas. A state of calamity has been declared in Cebu to speed up emergency response as rescue operations continue.

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Philippines: Typhoon Kalmaegi Triggers Severe Flooding, Displacing Thousands 5

At least 140 people have died and 127 remain missing after Typhoon Kalmaegi struck the Philippines, with the central province of Cebu suffering the worst damage from floods and mudslides. Homes were destroyed and streets were left buried in debris, forcing thousands of residents to evacuate. In Cebu, floodwaters rose to roof level in some areas. A state of calamity has been declared in Cebu to speed up emergency response as rescue operations continue.

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Philippines: Typhoon Kalmaegi Triggers Severe Flooding, Displacing Thousands 4

At least 140 people have died and 127 remain missing after Typhoon Kalmaegi struck the Philippines, with the central province of Cebu suffering the worst damage from floods and mudslides. Homes were destroyed and streets were left buried in debris, forcing thousands of residents to evacuate. In Cebu, floodwaters rose to roof level in some areas. A state of calamity has been declared in Cebu to speed up emergency response as rescue operations continue.

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Philippines: Typhoon Kalmaegi Triggers Severe Flooding, Displacing Thousands 3

At least 140 people have died and 127 remain missing after Typhoon Kalmaegi struck the Philippines, with the central province of Cebu suffering the worst damage from floods and mudslides. Homes were destroyed and streets were left buried in debris, forcing thousands of residents to evacuate. In Cebu, floodwaters rose to roof level in some areas. A state of calamity has been declared in Cebu to speed up emergency response as rescue operations continue.

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Life In The Ruins In Gaza After Ceasefire - Palestine

A view of the heavily damaged Jabalia neighborhood, where Palestinians have hard times trying to make a life amid the rubbles following the ceasefire agreement in Gaza City, Palestine, on November 4, 2025. Many buildings were destroyed in the attacks, and civilian homes and belongings suffered extensive damage. Photo by Ramez Habboub/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Life In The Ruins In Gaza After Ceasefire - Palestine

A view of the heavily damaged Jabalia neighborhood, where Palestinians have hard times trying to make a life amid the rubbles following the ceasefire agreement in Gaza City, Palestine, on November 4, 2025. Many buildings were destroyed in the attacks, and civilian homes and belongings suffered extensive damage. Photo by Ramez Habboub/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Life In The Ruins In Gaza After Ceasefire - Palestine

A view of the heavily damaged Jabalia neighborhood, where Palestinians have hard times trying to make a life amid the rubbles following the ceasefire agreement in Gaza City, Palestine, on November 4, 2025. Many buildings were destroyed in the attacks, and civilian homes and belongings suffered extensive damage. Photo by Ramez Habboub/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Life In The Ruins In Gaza After Ceasefire - Palestine

A view of the heavily damaged Jabalia neighborhood, where Palestinians have hard times trying to make a life amid the rubbles following the ceasefire agreement in Gaza City, Palestine, on November 4, 2025. Many buildings were destroyed in the attacks, and civilian homes and belongings suffered extensive damage. Photo by Ramez Habboub/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Life In The Ruins In Gaza After Ceasefire - Palestine

A view of the heavily damaged Jabalia neighborhood, where Palestinians have hard times trying to make a life amid the rubbles following the ceasefire agreement in Gaza City, Palestine, on November 4, 2025. Many buildings were destroyed in the attacks, and civilian homes and belongings suffered extensive damage. Photo by Ramez Habboub/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Life In The Ruins In Gaza After Ceasefire - Palestine

A view of the heavily damaged Jabalia neighborhood, where Palestinians have hard times trying to make a life amid the rubbles following the ceasefire agreement in Gaza City, Palestine, on November 4, 2025. Many buildings were destroyed in the attacks, and civilian homes and belongings suffered extensive damage. Photo by Ramez Habboub/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Life In The Ruins In Gaza After Ceasefire - Palestine

A view of the heavily damaged Jabalia neighborhood, where Palestinians have hard times trying to make a life amid the rubbles following the ceasefire agreement in Gaza City, Palestine, on November 4, 2025. Many buildings were destroyed in the attacks, and civilian homes and belongings suffered extensive damage. Photo by Ramez Habboub/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Life In The Ruins In Gaza After Ceasefire - Palestine

A view of the heavily damaged Jabalia neighborhood, where Palestinians have hard times trying to make a life amid the rubbles following the ceasefire agreement in Gaza City, Palestine, on November 4, 2025. Many buildings were destroyed in the attacks, and civilian homes and belongings suffered extensive damage. Photo by Ramez Habboub/ABACAPRESS.COM