Gaza Strip: A Tortured Piece of Land
The Gaza Strip, approximately 40km long and 11km wide, is home to around 2.3 million people in a space of 360 square kilometers, comparable to central Sydney.
The consequences of the Israel-Palestine war have been devastating, with the United Nations reporting over 67,000 Palestinian deaths and nearly 170,000 wounded, as well as 1,200 Israeli deaths and 5,400 injuries since October 7, 2023.
Gaza has suffered significant destruction, with the United Nations estimating that 83% of all structures and housing units in Gaza City have been damaged.
The human toll is immense.
Author's summary: Gaza needs rebuilding after war destruction.
- 2.3 million people live in the Gaza Strip
- 67,000 Palestinians killed and 170,000 wounded
- 1,200 Israelis killed and 5,400 injured
- 83% of structures and housing units damaged in Gaza City