For nearly three years, Ibrahim Rabaa has utilized his camera to record the realities of life in Gaza during the ongoing military operations. The footage provides a localized perspective on the impact of the conflict, capturing the daily struggles and environmental changes within the territory. Rabaa’s work acts as a visual diary, documenting the destruction and the personal toll of the war on the civilian population.

While the documentation highlights the severe humanitarian conditions and the loss of infrastructure, the broader context of the conflict remains a subject of intense international debate. Different international observers and political entities hold conflicting views on the nature of these events. Some organizations and commentators characterize the military actions as a genocide, citing the high civilian death toll and the destruction of essential services. Conversely, other international bodies and the Israeli government maintain that the military operations are necessary measures taken in self-defense against militant groups, specifically targeting combatants rather than civilians.

Because the situation is highly polarized, the terminology used to describe the events varies significantly depending on the source. The lack of independent, third-party verification on the ground in many areas of Gaza makes it difficult to reconcile these competing narratives. As the conflict enters its third year, the role of personal testimony and citizen journalism has become a primary, albeit contested, source of information for the international community.