Spatial analysis reveals extensive destruction in Gaza, suggesting acts of urbicide amidst conflict dynamics.
Key Points
Significant destruction in Gaza indicates characteristics of urbicide, with over 68,000 buildings demolished in 11 time periods.
Remote sensing and GIS techniques were employed to evaluate the impact of Israeli airstrikes on civilian infrastructure.
The ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict has resulted in a substantial human toll, including thousands of civilian casualties and the destruction of key facilities.
Findings may have implications for the legal characterization of the actions in Gaza as genocidal or urban-centric violence.