Biden says Israel is losing global support – DW – 12/12/2023

Around 18% of infrastructure in the Gaza Strip has been damaged since the outbreak of the Israel-Hamas war, according to the United Nations satellite analysis agency UNOSAT.

The estimate is based on a satellite image taken late last month.

“As of 26 November 2023, UNOSAT has identified 10,049 destroyed structures, 8,243 severely damaged structures, and 19,087 moderately damaged structures, totaling 37,379 structures affected,” the agency said.

“These findings underscore the urgent need for immediate ceasefire and support to address the growing humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip,” UNOSAT said. 

“The impact on civilian infrastructures is evident, with thousands of homes and essential facilities being damaged.”

Israel has widened its relentless offensive in Gaza in recent days, having asked residents to move from southern areas of the territory after initially targeting the north.

The airstrikes and ground assaults have killed more than 18,000 people, most of them civilians, according to the Hamas-run Health Ministry.