# Bureij · 16 November 2012

> Photos and videos from Bureij on 16 November 2012.

## Facts

- **What:** Bureij · 16 November 2012 (News story)
- **Where:** [Gaza City](https://apa.atyaf.co/location/gaza-city), [Deir al-Balah](https://apa.atyaf.co/location/deir-al-balah), [Israel](https://apa.atyaf.co/location/israel), [Bureij](https://apa.atyaf.co/location/bureij)
- **When:** 2012-11-17
- **Media:** 34 photos, 0 videos, 0 rushes
- **Credit:** © apaimages / Ashraf Amra
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- **Canonical URL:** https://apa.atyaf.co/story/bureij-2012-11-16
- **Last updated:** 2026-10-20T21:08:06+00:00
- **Arabic version:** https://apa.atyaf.co/ar/story/bureij-2012-11-16

## Media in this story

- [Palestinians inspect a destroyed mosque after an Israeli air strike in Bureij in the central Gaza Strip](https://apa.atyaf.co/photo/APA-PH-2012-023284) — APA-PH-2012-023284 · photo · 2012-11-17 · Gaza city, Palestinian Territory · © APA Images / Ashraf Amra
  Palestinians inspect a destroyed mosque after an Israeli air strike in Bureij in the central Gaza Strip November 17, 2012. Israeli aircraft pounded Hamas government buildings in Gaza on Saturday, including the prime minister's office, after Israel's cabinet authorised the mobilisation of up to 75,000 reservists, preparing for a possible ground invasion. Photo by Ashraf Amra
- [Palestinians inspect a destroyed mosque after an Israeli air strike in Bureij in the central Gaza Strip](https://apa.atyaf.co/photo/APA-PH-2012-023285) — APA-PH-2012-023285 · photo · 2012-11-17 · Gaza city, Palestinian Territory · © APA Images / Ashraf Amra
  Palestinians inspect a destroyed mosque after an Israeli air strike in Bureij in the central Gaza Strip November 17, 2012. Israeli aircraft pounded Hamas government buildings in Gaza on Saturday, including the prime minister's office, after Israel's cabinet authorised the mobilisation of up to 75,000 reservists, preparing for a possible ground invasion. Photo by Ashraf Amra
- [Palestinians inspect a destroyed mosque after an Israeli air strike in Bureij in the central Gaza Strip](https://apa.atyaf.co/photo/APA-PH-2012-023286) — APA-PH-2012-023286 · photo · 2012-11-17 · Gaza city, Palestinian Territory · © APA Images / Ashraf Amra
  Palestinians inspect a destroyed mosque after an Israeli air strike in Bureij in the central Gaza Strip November 17, 2012. Israeli aircraft pounded Hamas government buildings in Gaza on Saturday, including the prime minister's office, after Israel's cabinet authorised the mobilisation of up to 75,000 reservists, preparing for a possible ground invasion. Photo by Ashraf Amra
- [Palestinians inspect a destroyed mosque after an Israeli air strike in Bureij in the central Gaza Strip](https://apa.atyaf.co/photo/APA-PH-2012-023287) — APA-PH-2012-023287 · photo · 2012-11-17 · Gaza city, Palestinian Territory · © APA Images / Ashraf Amra
  Palestinians inspect a destroyed mosque after an Israeli air strike in Bureij in the central Gaza Strip November 17, 2012. Israeli aircraft pounded Hamas government buildings in Gaza on Saturday, including the prime minister's office, after Israel's cabinet authorised the mobilisation of up to 75,000 reservists, preparing for a possible ground invasion. Photo by Ashraf Amra
- [Palestinians inspect a destroyed mosque after an Israeli air strike in Bureij in the central Gaza Strip](https://apa.atyaf.co/photo/APA-PH-2012-023288) — APA-PH-2012-023288 · photo · 2012-11-17 · Gaza city, Palestinian Territory · © APA Images / Ashraf Amra
  Palestinians inspect a destroyed mosque after an Israeli air strike in Bureij in the central Gaza Strip November 17, 2012. Israeli aircraft pounded Hamas government buildings in Gaza on Saturday, including the prime minister's office, after Israel's cabinet authorised the mobilisation of up to 75,000 reservists, preparing for a possible ground invasion. Photo by Ashraf Amra
- [Palestinians inspect a destroyed mosque after an Israeli air strike in Bureij in the central Gaza Strip](https://apa.atyaf.co/photo/APA-PH-2012-023289) — APA-PH-2012-023289 · photo · 2012-11-17 · Gaza city, Palestinian Territory · © APA Images / Ashraf Amra
  Palestinians inspect a destroyed mosque after an Israeli air strike in Bureij in the central Gaza Strip November 17, 2012. Israeli aircraft pounded Hamas government buildings in Gaza on Saturday, including the prime minister's office, after Israel's cabinet authorised the mobilisation of up to 75,000 reservists, preparing for a possible ground invasion. Photo by Ashraf Amra
- [Palestinians inspect a destroyed mosque after an Israeli air strike in Bureij in the central Gaza Strip](https://apa.atyaf.co/photo/APA-PH-2012-023290) — APA-PH-2012-023290 · photo · 2012-11-17 · Gaza city, Palestinian Territory · © APA Images / Ashraf Amra
  Palestinians inspect a destroyed mosque after an Israeli air strike in Bureij in the central Gaza Strip November 17, 2012. Israeli aircraft pounded Hamas government buildings in Gaza on Saturday, including the prime minister's office, after Israel's cabinet authorised the mobilisation of up to 75,000 reservists, preparing for a possible ground invasion. Photo by Ashraf Amra
- [Palestinians inspect a destroyed mosque after an Israeli air strike in Bureij in the central Gaza Strip](https://apa.atyaf.co/photo/APA-PH-2012-023291) — APA-PH-2012-023291 · photo · 2012-11-17 · Gaza city, Palestinian Territory · © APA Images / Ashraf Amra
  Palestinians inspect a destroyed mosque after an Israeli air strike in Bureij in the central Gaza Strip November 17, 2012. Israeli aircraft pounded Hamas government buildings in Gaza on Saturday, including the prime minister's office, after Israel's cabinet authorised the mobilisation of up to 75,000 reservists, preparing for a possible ground invasion. Photo by Ashraf Amra
- [Palestinians inspect a destroyed mosque after an Israeli air strike in Bureij in the central Gaza Strip](https://apa.atyaf.co/photo/APA-PH-2012-023292) — APA-PH-2012-023292 · photo · 2012-11-17 · Gaza city, Palestinian Territory · © APA Images / Ashraf Amra
  Palestinians inspect a destroyed mosque after an Israeli air strike in Bureij in the central Gaza Strip November 17, 2012. Israeli aircraft pounded Hamas government buildings in Gaza on Saturday, including the prime minister's office, after Israel's cabinet authorised the mobilisation of up to 75,000 reservists, preparing for a possible ground invasion. Photo by Ashraf Amra
- [Palestinians inspect a destroyed mosque after an Israeli air strike in Bureij in the central Gaza Strip](https://apa.atyaf.co/photo/APA-PH-2012-023294) — APA-PH-2012-023294 · photo · 2012-11-17 · Gaza city, Palestinian Territory · © APA Images / Ashraf Amra
  Palestinians inspect a destroyed mosque after an Israeli air strike in Bureij in the central Gaza Strip November 17, 2012. Israeli aircraft pounded Hamas government buildings in Gaza on Saturday, including the prime minister's office, after Israel's cabinet authorised the mobilisation of up to 75,000 reservists, preparing for a possible ground invasion. Photo by Ashraf Amra
- [Palestinians inspect a destroyed mosque after an Israeli air strike in Bureij in the central Gaza Strip](https://apa.atyaf.co/photo/APA-PH-2012-023295) — APA-PH-2012-023295 · photo · 2012-11-17 · Gaza city, Palestinian Territory · © APA Images / Ashraf Amra
  Palestinians inspect a destroyed mosque after an Israeli air strike in Bureij in the central Gaza Strip November 17, 2012. Israeli aircraft pounded Hamas government buildings in Gaza on Saturday, including the prime minister's office, after Israel's cabinet authorised the mobilisation of up to 75,000 reservists, preparing for a possible ground invasion. Photo by Ashraf Amra
- [Palestinians inspect a destroyed mosque after an Israeli air strike in Bureij in the central Gaza Strip](https://apa.atyaf.co/photo/APA-PH-2012-023296) — APA-PH-2012-023296 · photo · 2012-11-17 · Gaza city, Palestinian Territory · © APA Images / Ashraf Amra
  Palestinians inspect a destroyed mosque after an Israeli air strike in Bureij in the central Gaza Strip November 17, 2012. Israeli aircraft pounded Hamas government buildings in Gaza on Saturday, including the prime minister's office, after Israel's cabinet authorised the mobilisation of up to 75,000 reservists, preparing for a possible ground invasion. Photo by Ashraf Amra
- [Palestinians inspect a destroyed mosque after an Israeli air strike in Bureij in the central Gaza Strip](https://apa.atyaf.co/photo/APA-PH-2012-023297) — APA-PH-2012-023297 · photo · 2012-11-17 · Gaza city, Palestinian Territory · © APA Images / Ashraf Amra
  Palestinians inspect a destroyed mosque after an Israeli air strike in Bureij in the central Gaza Strip November 17, 2012. Israeli aircraft pounded Hamas government buildings in Gaza on Saturday, including the prime minister's office, after Israel's cabinet authorised the mobilisation of up to 75,000 reservists, preparing for a possible ground invasion. Photo by Ashraf Amra
- [Palestinians inspect a destroyed mosque after an Israeli air strike in Bureij in the central Gaza Strip](https://apa.atyaf.co/photo/APA-PH-2012-023298) — APA-PH-2012-023298 · photo · 2012-11-17 · Gaza city, Palestinian Territory · © APA Images / Ashraf Amra
  Palestinians inspect a destroyed mosque after an Israeli air strike in Bureij in the central Gaza Strip November 17, 2012. Israeli aircraft pounded Hamas government buildings in Gaza on Saturday, including the prime minister's office, after Israel's cabinet authorised the mobilisation of up to 75,000 reservists, preparing for a possible ground invasion. Photo by Ashraf Amra
- [Palestinian mourners carry the bodies of a man during the funeral of people killed in Israeli air strikes in Maghazi refugee camp in central Gaza Strip](https://apa.atyaf.co/photo/APA-PH-2012-023313) — APA-PH-2012-023313 · photo · 2012-11-17 · Gaza city, Palestinian Territory · © APA Images / Ashraf Amra
  Palestinian mourners carry the bodies of a man during the funeral of people killed in Israeli air strikes in Maghazi refugee camp in central Gaza Strip on November 17, 2012. Israeli strikes on Gaza killed at least eight Palestinians and destroyed the Hamas government headquarters as Israel called up thousands more reservists for a possible ground war. Photo by Ashraf Amra
- [Palestinian mourners carry the body of a man during the funeral of people killed in Israeli air strikes in Maghazi refugee camp in central Gaza Strip](https://apa.atyaf.co/photo/APA-PH-2012-023316) — APA-PH-2012-023316 · photo · 2012-11-17 · Gaza city, Palestinian Territory · © APA Images / Ashraf Amra
  Palestinian mourners carry the body of a man during the funeral of people killed in Israeli air strikes in Maghazi refugee camp in central Gaza Strip on November 17, 2012. Israeli strikes on Gaza killed at least eight Palestinians and destroyed the Hamas government headquarters as Israel called up thousands more reservists for a possible ground war. Photo by Ashraf Amra
- [Palestinian mourners carry the body of a man during the funeral of people killed in Israeli air strikes in Maghazi refugee camp in central Gaza Strip](https://apa.atyaf.co/photo/APA-PH-2012-023318) — APA-PH-2012-023318 · photo · 2012-11-17 · Gaza city, Palestinian Territory · © APA Images / Ashraf Amra
  Palestinian mourners carry the body of a man during the funeral of people killed in Israeli air strikes in Maghazi refugee camp in central Gaza Strip on November 17, 2012. Israeli strikes on Gaza killed at least eight Palestinians and destroyed the Hamas government headquarters as Israel called up thousands more reservists for a possible ground war. Photo by Ashraf Amra
- [Palestinians surround the bodies of a Hamas militant, who was killed in an Israeli air strike, during his funeral at a mosque in the central Gaza Strip](https://apa.atyaf.co/photo/APA-PH-2012-023319) — APA-PH-2012-023319 · photo · 2012-11-17 · Gaza city, Palestinian Territory · © APA Images / Ashraf Amra
  Palestinians surround the bodies of a Hamas militant, who was killed in an Israeli air strike, during his funeral at a mosque in the central Gaza Strip November 17, 2012. Israeli aircraft bombed Hamas government buildings in Gaza on Saturday, including the prime minister's office, after Israel's cabinet authorised the mobilisation of up to 75,000 reservists, preparing for a possible ground invasio...
- [Palestinian mourners carry the body of a man during the funeral of people killed in Israeli air strikes in Maghazi refugee camp in central Gaza Strip](https://apa.atyaf.co/photo/APA-PH-2012-023320) — APA-PH-2012-023320 · photo · 2012-11-17 · Gaza city, Palestinian Territory · © APA Images / Ashraf Amra
  Palestinian mourners carry the body of a man during the funeral of people killed in Israeli air strikes in Maghazi refugee camp in central Gaza Strip on November 17, 2012. Israeli strikes on Gaza killed at least eight Palestinians and destroyed the Hamas government headquarters as Israel called up thousands more reservists for a possible ground war. Photo by Ashraf Amra
- [Palestinians surround the bodies of a Hamas militant, who was killed in an Israeli air strike, during his funeral at a mosque in the central Gaza Strip](https://apa.atyaf.co/photo/APA-PH-2012-023321) — APA-PH-2012-023321 · photo · 2012-11-17 · Gaza city, Palestinian Territory · © APA Images / Ashraf Amra
  Palestinians surround the bodies of a Hamas militant, who was killed in an Israeli air strike, during his funeral at a mosque in the central Gaza Strip November 17, 2012. Israeli aircraft bombed Hamas government buildings in Gaza on Saturday, including the prime minister's office, after Israel's cabinet authorised the mobilisation of up to 75,000 reservists, preparing for a possible ground invasio...
- [Palestinians surround the bodies of a Hamas militant, who was killed in an Israeli air strike, during his funeral at a mosque in the central Gaza Strip](https://apa.atyaf.co/photo/APA-PH-2012-023322) — APA-PH-2012-023322 · photo · 2012-11-17 · Gaza city, Palestinian Territory · © APA Images / Ashraf Amra
  Palestinians surround the bodies of a Hamas militant, who was killed in an Israeli air strike, during his funeral at a mosque in the central Gaza Strip November 17, 2012. Israeli aircraft bombed Hamas government buildings in Gaza on Saturday, including the prime minister's office, after Israel's cabinet authorised the mobilisation of up to 75,000 reservists, preparing for a possible ground invasio...
- [Palestinians surround the bodies of a Hamas militant, who was killed in an Israeli air strike, during his funeral at a mosque in the central Gaza Strip](https://apa.atyaf.co/photo/APA-PH-2012-023323) — APA-PH-2012-023323 · photo · 2012-11-17 · Gaza city, Palestinian Territory · © APA Images / Ashraf Amra
  Palestinians surround the bodies of a Hamas militant, who was killed in an Israeli air strike, during his funeral at a mosque in the central Gaza Strip November 17, 2012. Israeli aircraft bombed Hamas government buildings in Gaza on Saturday, including the prime minister's office, after Israel's cabinet authorised the mobilisation of up to 75,000 reservists, preparing for a possible ground invasio...
- [Relatives of the bodies of a Hamas militant, who was killed in an Israeli air strike, during his funeral at a mosque in the central Gaza Strip](https://apa.atyaf.co/photo/APA-PH-2012-023324) — APA-PH-2012-023324 · photo · 2012-11-17 · Gaza city, Palestinian Territory · © APA Images / Ashraf Amra
  Relatives of the bodies of a Hamas militant, who was killed in an Israeli air strike, during his funeral at a mosque in the central Gaza Strip November 17, 2012. Israeli aircraft bombed Hamas government buildings in Gaza on Saturday, including the prime minister's office, after Israel's cabinet authorised the mobilisation of up to 75,000 reservists, preparing for a possible ground invasion. Photo...
- [The bodies of Hamas militants are seen at the morgue of Al-Aqsa hospital in Deir al-Balah, central Gaza Strip](https://apa.atyaf.co/photo/APA-PH-2012-023325) — APA-PH-2012-023325 · photo · 2012-11-17 · Gaza city, Palestinian Territory · © APA Images / Ashraf Amra
  The bodies of Hamas militants are seen at the morgue of Al-Aqsa hospital in Deir al-Balah, central Gaza Strip, Saturday, Nov. 17, 2012. According to local villagers, the militants were killed during an early morning Israeli airstrike. Photo by Ashraf Amra
- [Relatives of the bodies of a Hamas militant, who was killed in an Israeli air strike, during his funeral at a mosque in the central Gaza Strip](https://apa.atyaf.co/photo/APA-PH-2012-023327) — APA-PH-2012-023327 · photo · 2012-11-17 · Gaza city, Palestinian Territory · © APA Images / Ashraf Amra
  Relatives of the bodies of a Hamas militant, who was killed in an Israeli air strike, during his funeral at a mosque in the central Gaza Strip November 17, 2012. Israeli aircraft bombed Hamas government buildings in Gaza on Saturday, including the prime minister's office, after Israel's cabinet authorised the mobilisation of up to 75,000 reservists, preparing for a possible ground invasion. Photo...
- [Relatives of the bodies of a Hamas militant, who was killed in an Israeli air strike, during his funeral at a mosque in the central Gaza Strip](https://apa.atyaf.co/photo/APA-PH-2012-023328) — APA-PH-2012-023328 · photo · 2012-11-17 · Gaza city, Palestinian Territory · © APA Images / Ashraf Amra
  Relatives of the bodies of a Hamas militant, who was killed in an Israeli air strike, during his funeral at a mosque in the central Gaza Strip November 17, 2012. Israeli aircraft bombed Hamas government buildings in Gaza on Saturday, including the prime minister's office, after Israel's cabinet authorised the mobilisation of up to 75,000 reservists, preparing for a possible ground invasion. Photo...
- [Palestinians surround the bodies of a Hamas militant, who was killed in an Israeli air strike, during his funeral at a mosque in the central Gaza Strip](https://apa.atyaf.co/photo/APA-PH-2012-023329) — APA-PH-2012-023329 · photo · 2012-11-17 · Gaza city, Palestinian Territory · © APA Images / Ashraf Amra
  Palestinians surround the bodies of a Hamas militant, who was killed in an Israeli air strike, during his funeral at a mosque in the central Gaza Strip November 17, 2012. Israeli aircraft bombed Hamas government buildings in Gaza on Saturday, including the prime minister's office, after Israel's cabinet authorised the mobilisation of up to 75,000 reservists, preparing for a possible ground invasio...
- [Palestinians surround the bodies of a Hamas militant, who was killed in an Israeli air strike, during his funeral at a mosque in the central Gaza Strip](https://apa.atyaf.co/photo/APA-PH-2012-023330) — APA-PH-2012-023330 · photo · 2012-11-17 · Gaza city, Palestinian Territory · © APA Images / Ashraf Amra
  Palestinians surround the bodies of a Hamas militant, who was killed in an Israeli air strike, during his funeral at a mosque in the central Gaza Strip November 17, 2012. Israeli aircraft bombed Hamas government buildings in Gaza on Saturday, including the prime minister's office, after Israel's cabinet authorised the mobilisation of up to 75,000 reservists, preparing for a possible ground invasio...
- [Relatives of the bodies of a Hamas militant, who was killed in an Israeli air strike, during his funeral at a mosque in the central Gaza Strip](https://apa.atyaf.co/photo/APA-PH-2012-023332) — APA-PH-2012-023332 · photo · 2012-11-17 · Gaza city, Palestinian Territory · © APA Images / Ashraf Amra
  Relatives of the bodies of a Hamas militant, who was killed in an Israeli air strike, during his funeral at a mosque in the central Gaza Strip November 17, 2012. Israeli aircraft bombed Hamas government buildings in Gaza on Saturday, including the prime minister's office, after Israel's cabinet authorised the mobilisation of up to 75,000 reservists, preparing for a possible ground invasion. Photo...
- [The bodies of Hamas militants are seen at the morgue of Al-Aqsa hospital in Deir al-Balah, central Gaza Strip](https://apa.atyaf.co/photo/APA-PH-2012-023333) — APA-PH-2012-023333 · photo · 2012-11-17 · Gaza city, Palestinian Territory · © APA Images / Ashraf Amra
  The bodies of Hamas militants are seen at the morgue of Al-Aqsa hospital in Deir al-Balah, central Gaza Strip, Saturday, Nov. 17, 2012. According to local villagers, the militants were killed during an early morning Israeli airstrike. Photo by Ashraf Amra
- [Palestinian mourners carry the body of a man during the funeral of people killed in Israeli air strikes in Maghazi refugee camp in central Gaza Strip](https://apa.atyaf.co/photo/APA-PH-2012-023334) — APA-PH-2012-023334 · photo · 2012-11-17 · Gaza city, Palestinian Territory · © APA Images / Ashraf Amra
  Palestinian mourners carry the body of a man during the funeral of people killed in Israeli air strikes in Maghazi refugee camp in central Gaza Strip on November 17, 2012. Israeli strikes on Gaza killed at least eight Palestinians and destroyed the Hamas government headquarters as Israel called up thousands more reservists for a possible ground war. Photo by Ashraf Amra
- [Palestinian mourners carry the body of a man during the funeral of people killed in Israeli air strikes in Maghazi refugee camp in central Gaza Strip](https://apa.atyaf.co/photo/APA-PH-2012-023335) — APA-PH-2012-023335 · photo · 2012-11-17 · Gaza city, Palestinian Territory · © APA Images / Ashraf Amra
  Palestinian mourners carry the body of a man during the funeral of people killed in Israeli air strikes in Maghazi refugee camp in central Gaza Strip on November 17, 2012. Israeli strikes on Gaza killed at least eight Palestinians and destroyed the Hamas government headquarters as Israel called up thousands more reservists for a possible ground war. Photo by Ashraf Amra
- [The bodies of Hamas militants are seen at the morgue of Al-Aqsa hospital in Deir al-Balah, central Gaza Strip](https://apa.atyaf.co/photo/APA-PH-2012-023336) — APA-PH-2012-023336 · photo · 2012-11-17 · Gaza city, Palestinian Territory · © APA Images / Ashraf Amra
  The bodies of Hamas militants are seen at the morgue of Al-Aqsa hospital in Deir al-Balah, central Gaza Strip, Saturday, Nov. 17, 2012. According to local villagers, the militants were killed during an early morning Israeli airstrike. Photo by Ashraf Amra
- [The bodies of Hamas militants are seen at the morgue of Al-Aqsa hospital in Deir al-Balah, central Gaza Strip](https://apa.atyaf.co/photo/APA-PH-2012-023337) — APA-PH-2012-023337 · photo · 2012-11-17 · Gaza city, Palestinian Territory · © APA Images / Ashraf Amra
  The bodies of Hamas militants are seen at the morgue of Al-Aqsa hospital in Deir al-Balah, central Gaza Strip, Saturday, Nov. 17, 2012. According to local villagers, the militants were killed during an early morning Israeli airstrike. Photo by Ashraf Amra