SUMMARY: About 400,000 of Gaza's residents were displaced by Israel's recent 50-day
military operation. Some 18,000 homes were also destroyed and many more were
damaged. One of the worst affected neighbourhoods was Shejaiya, near the eastern border,
where the Israeli military says it targeted Palestinian militants and their tunnels. On the
night of Saturday 19 July, Shejaiya was attacked by heavy artillery, mortars and air
strikes sending up columns of thick, black smoke. Within a day, dozens of Palestinians and
at least 13 Israeli soldiers were killed. There was a chaotic scene as thousands of locals
tried to flee to Gaza City. It was a place where they could seek shelter at United Nation`s
schools and Shifa hospital. There at that time were many casualties. Soon, battles were
erupted between the Islamic troops and Hama militants in the streets. Through this attack
on Shejaiya, many became homeless and the houses would take a very long time to be
rebuilt. After this 50 days of terror, the conflict have finally ended with a truce. However,
the damage has already been done.
OPINION: I think that this massive destruction could have been avoided if both countries
had talked over nicely. Had not been so rash, they would not have angered others and thus,
retaliated the attack. It would be so much more peaceful and less painful as both sides
suffered heavy losses. We should all learn from this incident and not to start such a conflict.
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