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This is entirely false, the typical propaganda narative that all is fine in Gaza and they are just faking it.

All hospitals and universities have been bombed. All foreign doctors that went to Gaza and went out (about the only people allowed in Gaza because journalists are prevented by Israel) have talked of the absolute destruction and lack of medical supplies.

All neighbourhoods look absolutely destroyed. Most buildlings are severely damaged, which has been documented by satellite imagery published by most medias including BBC https://www.bbc.com/news/live/czjvzmknv0lt



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I very genuinely - in the interest of consuming a diverse set of inputs! - would love to see some sources that persuasively, with evidence, can demonstrate a vision of the ground in Gaza that runs counter to what seems absolutely obvious to everyone following the war.

A world of luxury cars, high-end iPhones, relaxing afternoons spent in cafés on street corners? After two years of relentless bombing, a near-total blockade on supplies, and on and on? It seems so absurd at this point it doesn't even pass as propaganda. Extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence.


I'm not trying to say life is great in Gaza. It's not. But it's also not what OP was painting. And by the way, the "Gaza is totally destroyed" message has been echoed throughout the war, I recall seeing drone footage a week after Oct 7th showing how destroyed Gaza is. The media is never going to show you the buildings that are ok. They will show you drone shots from every angle of everything that's not ok. They will not tell you about the sales of iPhones in Gaza either (and it is true they got a shipment of iPhones and they did sell).

Try comparing to Pokrovsk or Mariupol (to see what war looks like when indiscriminate force is used) or what the Russians did to Grozny. No iPhones or markets there. Ukraine and Russia use heavy artillery which is a statistical weapon. Israel does not. Israel mostly uses precision weapons.

Found at random:

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DQ4AaZ0jBfL/

"From Palestine Junction in Al-Rimal neighborhood – Gaza Life is gradually returning to the markets despite the destruction and high prices. A scene that embodies the resilience of the people and their determination to keep going despite everything."

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DGTYwglg0Mu/%3Fhl%3Den&ved=2a...

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DQHZqjciDva/

https://x.com/imshin/status/1989258307152855293


iphone 17 pro max been for sale in gaza for 2 weeks already https://www.ynetnews.com/article/sk600009gk11e . and there are open cafes and restaurants. and new one are build. for example this one called nova: https://www.israelhayom.com/2025/10/12/coincidence-beach-sid...

gaza is very uneven now. there are people who live in rubble and there are people who buy latest iphones and chill in restaurants




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