Bellingcat: Viral Gaza Satellite Images Outdated; New Imagery Shows More Recent Ruins

Viral Google Maps images purportedly showing Gaza ruins are outdated, according to Bellingcat, which obtained more recent satellite imagery. The newer imagery confirms continued destruction, including in Rafah, but the viral posts misrepresent the timeline. This matters because it underscores the difficulty of verifying conflict damage in real time and the potential for misinformation.