Homes were left in ruins after the Israeli army pulled out of the Jabalia refugee camp on May 31.

Footage shows the destruction on June 3.

Jabalia, Gaza - June 3, 2024

Storyline:
Israeli weeks-long military operation has turned Jabalia refugee camp into a living nightmare with ubiquitous ruins and devastations, which are hardly unrecognizable for returning Palestinians following Israeli military pullout on May 31.

The camp, once one of the most densely populated areas in the world, endured indiscriminate bombardment, leading to widespread devastation. The rampant attacks forced residents to flee, crippling residences and public facilities.

Returning residents are grappling with survival and taking makeshift shelters.

According to Gaza's civil defense department, the majority of residential buildings, commercial areas, and infrastructure, including water and power systems, have been completely destroyed. Many hospitals' power systems were also obliterated. The local department has declared the Jabalia refugee camp a disaster area.

Shotlist:
Jabalia, northern Gaza Strip - June 3, 2024:
1. Various of ruins, residents clearing debris;
2. SOUNDBITE (Arabic) Nader Washah, resident:
"We escaped from the massive damages, bombings, and firefights. The battle lasted a long time and was extremely fierce. All we could do was fleeing. We were away for about 15 days. Now we are back, only to find this place unrecognizable."
3. Various of ruins, residents;
4. SOUNDBITE (Arabic) Ahmed Al-Kahlout, director, Civil Defense in northern Gaza:
"They destroyed all facilities in Jabalia. The entire residential area and large sections of the refugee camp are heavily damaged. Many victims are still buried under the ruins of collapsed houses and roads."
5. Rescue work in progress;
6. Rescuers;
7. Ruins;
8. SOUNDBITE (Arabic) Mazen Al-Najjar, Mayor of Jabalia:
"The Israeli attack inflicted significant losses on public facilities, resembling the aftermath of an earthquake. All public facilities, wells, water pumps, healthcare equipment, and other infrastructure have been destroyed. As you can see, all buildings are now in ruins."
9. Various of ruins, residents.

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