The Israeli Hostage Rescue: Unveiling the Tragic Outcome in Gaza

Approach

In a meticulous process, The Times examined over 60 user-generated⁢ videos, ‍wire footage from Nuseirat⁢ on June 8, and footage captured by a Times journalist in ⁢Nuseirat showcasing structural damage. By pinpointing the locations on a map and comparing them with satellite images from various dates in June, the team⁣ identified 19 strikes and 42 ⁣damaged or destroyed buildings resulting from the June 8 incident.

Due to the focus on areas with the highest concentration of strikes and ⁣damage, the total figures are not explicitly stated in the report. Additionally, The Times utilized ‍the videos to track the locations of victims’ bodies ‌post-operation.

The videos and images featured in the article were sourced from witnesses, a Times reporter in Gaza,‌ Israeli ‌military and police releases, social media posts, and newswires. Verification of some videos was done by The Times in collaboration with online analysts like fdov and Anno Nemo.

The base satellite image used in‍ the article was obtained on June 10 from Planet Labs.

2024-07-17 08:40:24
Originally published on www.nytimes.com