destruction and humanitarian crisis in Gaza
The Israeli bombing of the Gaza Strip Since the attacks on October 7, which was held by Hamas, devastating damage to the region caused. Aid organizations warn that the reconstruction of the critical infrastructure, including schools, hospitals, water and health facilities, will take years.
The sad record of civilian victims
According to the Palestinian Ministry of Health, another 11,000 people are reported missing - probably either missing or still hidden under ruins. Current studies indicate that the number of fatalities could be significantly higher than the currently estimated figures. A study by the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, published this month in the Lancet magazine, showed that the Palestinian health authority underestimated the mortality rate by about 41 %. By October 2024, the number of Gazans killed by violence was estimated at over 70,000.
economic and social challenges
The Israeli air strikes have put most Gazas in ruins and ashes, with Gaza city being most destroyed. According to the United Nations, around 436,000 residential units were damaged or destroyed. According to the UN, around 1.9 million Palestinians - around 90 % of the population - are displaced. Many people in Gaza have been driven several times - a few up to ten times.
evacuation arrangements and the reality on site
According to the UN, the Israeli forces have regularly pronounced evacuation orders from dangerous areas to others. These were often distributed by air dropping - a method that Amnesty International referred to as “no effective warning for civilians”.
humanitarian location and access to food
Many people in Gaza have had great difficulties for over a year to get food. Before the war, Gaza was largely self -sufficient in the production of fresh food. The military operations of Israel have damaged or destroy up to 96 % of farms, including farms and orchards.
challenges for humanitarian aid
The UN reported in November that people “effectively starve while the conflict continues because humanitarian organizations are prevented from providing help.” Before the war, an average of 500 trucks per day passed the border crossing to Gaza. In contrast, only 2,205 auxiliary trucks gaza reached last month.
collapse of the health system in Gaza
The health system in Gaza is at the end. Before October 2023 there were 36 functioning hospitals in the region; Now none is fully functional. According to a UN report, the attack pattern of Israel has pushed the health system to the brink of total breakdown. To date, the World Health Organization (WHO) has verified 654 attacks on health facilities in Gaza, which led to 886 deaths and 1,349 injured.
The situation in Gaza remains tense and urgently needs international attention and support.
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