Al Jazeera has published satellite images it says document extensive destruction across Gaza three years into Israel's war on the territory. In its report, the outlet says more than 74,000 Palestinians have been killed and describes the war as genocidal — characterisations attributed to Al Jazeera and not independently verified here.
Key facts
- Al Jazeera published satellite images, sourced from Google Earth, that it says document destruction across Gaza.
- Al Jazeera reports that more than 74,000 Palestinians have been killed.
- The report marks three years since the start of Israel's war on Gaza.
- Al Jazeera describes the war as genocidal; this characterisation is contested and attributed to the outlet.
Al Jazeera has published satellite images that it says document the scale of destruction across Gaza three years into Israel’s war on the territory. According to the outlet, the imagery is drawn from Google Earth and illustrates damage to the enclave.
In the same report, Al Jazeera says more than 74,000 Palestinians have been killed over the course of the conflict. This figure is attributed to Al Jazeera and has not been independently verified in this briefing.
Al Jazeera characterises the war as genocidal. That characterisation is contested and is presented here solely as the outlet’s framing; Israel has rejected accusations of genocide in its conduct of the war.
This briefing is based on a single source and does not include a response from Israeli officials. Independent verification of the satellite imagery, the reported death toll, and the broader characterisation of the conflict was not available at the time of publication.
Why it matters
Satellite imagery can offer a way to document physical destruction in areas where independent access is limited. However, key claims in this report — including the death toll and the description of the war as genocidal — come from a single outlet and remain contested, underscoring the need for corroboration from multiple independent sources.
Frequently asked questions
How many Palestinians have been killed according to the report?
Al Jazeera reports that more than 74,000 Palestinians have been killed.
Where did the satellite images come from?
According to Al Jazeera, the satellite images shown are from Google Earth.
How long has the war been going on?
The report marks three years into Israel's war on Gaza.