1. When and for what purpose the satellite images were taken: The images were taken last Thursday, before the ceasefire agreement came into effect, and were used to show the destruction following weeks of Israeli air strikes and ground fighting.

2. Destruction in Northern Gaza: There has been extensive destruction in northern Gaza, particularly in areas that were the focus of Israel's ground offensive. Israel claims that these areas are important Hamas strongholds.

3. Analysis of satellite data: Cory Schell and Jamon van den Hoek analyzed satellite data and estimated that some 98,000 buildings were destroyed in the Gaza Strip, with a particular concentration in the north.

4. Destruction in specific areas:

Beit Lahia and Beit Hanoun: These areas were the first targets of airstrikes following the Oct. 7 Hamas attacks.
Shati Refugee Camp, Gaza City: During the ground operation, the IDF pushed south, causing significant damage.
Nuseirat Refugee Camp: This refugee camp in central Gaza was attacked several times before the suspension of hostilities.
5. Evacuations and warnings: IDF warned residents of northern Gaza to move south, but the south remained targeted.

6. Israeli military operations: Israel prepared for a long battle, advancing from north to south and cutting off the Gaza Strip south of Gaza City, isolating Gaza City from the south.

7. Symbolic event: In the vicinity of Al-Azhar University in Gaza City, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) created a "Star of David" pattern in what may have once been a park, in response to Hamas' use of the area. [Read More]