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flag Israeli forces destroyed part of Gaza’s war cemetery in 2025, damaging graves of WWI and WWII soldiers from Australia and New Zealand amid combat operations.

flag In April and May 2025, Israeli forces bulldozed parts of the Gaza War Cemetery in al-Tuffah, destroying graves of New Zealand and Australian World War I and II soldiers, according to satellite imagery and witness accounts. flag The Israeli Defence Force said the actions were taken for troop safety amid active combat and the presence of terrorist infrastructure, with operations approved by senior command. flag The destruction, including removed gravestones and disturbed soil, has hindered efforts to repatriate remains, with restoration efforts pending safe access. flag Australia pledged to repair damage to over 250 Australian graves, while New Zealand confirmed 20 soldiers' graves were affected.

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