GAZA – The
Israeli occupation forces (IOF) targeted
the historic "
Othman bin Qushqar" mosque in the old town of Gaza City
on Thursday, causing injuries among Palestinians and material damage to nearby
homes, according to Al-Mamlaka TV.
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Established in 620 AH, the mosque, despite its
small size, is one of the oldest and most significant historical sites in the
Gaza Strip. Located in the Zaytoun neighborhood, east of Gaza City, it is
adjacent to the
Great Omari Mosque, which was also destroyed by the occupation.
Since the start of the aggression on the
Gaza Strip, Israel has deliberately targeted Palestinian cultural heritage by
destroying dozens of historical sites and ancient houses.
According to the Ministry of Culture, Israeli
aircraft bombed eight museums, including the Rafah Museum, Khan Yunis Museum,
and the Qarara Museum. Most parts of the historic district of Gaza City,
including dozens of historical buildings,
churches,
mosques, museums, and
archaeological sites, have been destroyed.
Some of the historical sites destroyed during
the aggression in the Gaza Strip include:
Great
Omari Mosque:One of the oldest and largest mosques in
Palestine, located in the Daraj neighborhood, with a history dating back over
3,000 years. It is adjacent to the historic Qaysariya market.
St.
Porphyrius Church (Church of the Cemetery):Also known as the
Orthodox Church, it dates
back to 425 AD and was renovated in 1856. Located in the Zaytoun neighborhood
in Gaza, it is surrounded by a Christian cemetery.
Rafah
Museum (Southern Gaza):
A destination for those studying the history
and long heritage of the
Gaza Strip.
Hashem
Palace Mosque:
One of the most
important mosques in Gaza
City's old town, with historical significance related to the grandfather of the
Prophet Muhammad. It is located in the Zaytoun neighborhood.
Pasha
Palace:
Located in the
Daraj neighborhood, it suffered
significant damage from Israeli shelling.
Al-Zafar
Demiri Mosque: A historic site in the Shujaiya
neighborhood that was completely destroyed.
Dar
al-Saqqa Historical Site:
Built by Ahmad al-Saqqa in the 17th century,
it was destroyed during the aggression.
Byzantine
Church in Jabalia:
Dating back to the Byzantine era, this church
in northern Gaza was completely destroyed.
Green
Shrine in Deir al-Balah:
The first Christian monastery built in
Palestine during the Byzantine period, partially damaged during the aggression.
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