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Two years of war have destroyed huge areas of Gaza and left more than 72,000 dead, according to its health ministry, whose figures are considered reliable by the UN.

From Barron's • Apr. 25, 2026

"Carrying that and not saying anything would have destroyed her more," she said.

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

Cooper said the U.S. and Israel have destroyed hundreds of missiles, launchers and drones.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 5, 2026

And certainly not as a giant marina, which would have destroyed a habitat that was home to several endangered species.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 14, 2026

“I almost signed up for that. I could have destroyed our family!”

From "Finding Junie Kim" by Ellen Oh