Gaza War Cemetery, Military cemetery in Gaza City, Palestine
The Gaza War Cemetery contains over 3,000 graves marked with white headstones arranged in orderly rows across the maintained grounds.
Established in 1920, the cemetery holds the remains of Commonwealth soldiers who died during World War I, particularly during the 1917 Battles of Gaza.
The cemetery includes a memorial wall inscribed with names of unidentified soldiers, bearing the words 'A Soldier of the Great War, known unto God'.
The Commonwealth War Graves Commission maintains the cemetery grounds and provides public access for those seeking to pay their respects.
Ibrahim Jeradeh and his family maintained the cemetery for 45 years, receiving an MBE recognition for their dedication to preserving this memorial site.
Location: Gaza City
Website: https://cwgc.org/find-a-cemetery/cemetery/71701/gaza-war-cemetery
GPS coordinates: 31.51210,34.48200
Latest update: December 2, 2025 11:02
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