Decades-old Gaza homes make way for high-rises amid housing crunch

The 141-sq mile Gaza Strip is home to a growing population and needs new housing units - in part to replace homes destroyed in 11 days of fighting between Israel and Palestinian militants in May.

This photograph taken with a drone shows Palestinian houses and buildings at the Beach refugee camp in Gaza City on April 7, 2021.

This photograph taken with a drone shows Palestinian houses and buildings at the Beach refugee camp in Gaza City on April 7, 2021.

(photo credit: MOHAMMED SALEM/ REUTERS)

ByREUTERS

AUGUST 4, 2021 06:24