In March, Reuters reported that Israel had completely destroyed 223 mosques in Gaza, and partially destroyed 289 others, including the Great Mosque of Gaza, first built in the 7th century.

Sometimes referred to as the Great Mosque of Gaza, it occupies a site that was originally home to an ancient temple, subsequently transformed into a Byzantine church in the fifth century.

The Great Omari Mosque, one of the oldest and most significant mosques in Gaza, is located in the heart of Gaza City’s old district near its historic market. The mosque spans 4,100 square meters ...

"Gaza will be entirely destroyed, civilians will be sent to... the south to a humanitarian zone without Hamas or terrorism, and from there they will start to leave in great numbers to third ...