Israel-Hamas war
Israel-Hamas war that has now reached 100 days,
starting from October 7. The conflict originated when Hamas terrorists
initiated an unprovoked attack on southern Israel, resulting in the tragic loss
of numerous innocent lives, the abduction of hostages, and other heinous acts.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has pledged to eradicate the Hamas
terror network in Gaza, leading to a prolonged and destructive engagement
between the two adversaries.
The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) responded with
airstrikes and ground offensives in Gaza, causing extensive damage to the
region, displacing thousands, and resulting in a severe humanitarian crisis.
Hospitals and schools were also targeted under the claim that they served as
Hamas terror centers, adding to the complexity of the situation.
Despite a brief ceasefire from November 24 to
November 30, during which hostages were released, over a hundred individuals,
including Israelis, remain captive in Gaza. The conflict's toll, presented in
numbers, includes a staggering number of casualties, displacement, destruction,
and a dire humanitarian situation in Gaza.
Here is a summary of the impact in numbers:
TOTAL DEATHS:
Palestinians killed in Gaza: 23,843
People killed in Israel: more than 1,200
Palestinians killed in the West Bank: 347
CIVILIAN DEATHS:
Civilians killed in Gaza: Unknown, with women
and minors constituting an estimated two-thirds
Civilians killed in Israel on Oct. 7: 790
UN staff killed in Gaza: 148
Health workers killed in Gaza: at least 337
Journalists killed in Gaza: 82
SOLDIERS/MILITANTS:
Israeli soldiers killed on Oct. 7: 314
Militants killed by Israel: Over 8,000
Israeli soldiers killed in the Gaza ground
offensive: 187
Israeli soldiers killed on the northern front:
9
Israeli soldiers killed by friendly fire or
"accidents" in Gaza and the north: 29
DESTRUCTION/HUMANITARIAN SITUATION IN GAZA:
Percentage of Gaza's buildings likely
damaged/destroyed: 45-56%
Hospitals in Gaza partially functioning: 15/36
Palestinian civilians facing "catastrophic
hunger and starvation": 576,600 (26% of the population)
Percentage of school buildings in Gaza damaged:
over 69%
Mosques damaged: 142
Churches damaged: 3
Ambulances damaged: 121
Students out of school: 625,000 (100% of
students)
INJURIES:
Palestinians injured in Gaza: 60,005
Palestinians injured in the West Bank: more
than 4,000
Total Israeli injuries: 12,415
Israeli soldiers injured in ground offensive:
1,085
Israeli soldiers injured since Oct. 7: 2,496
DISPLACEMENT:
Palestinians displaced in Gaza: 1.9 million
(85% of Gaza's population)
Israelis displaced from northern and southern
border communities: 249,263 (2.6% of the population)
HOSTAGES/PRISONERS:
Hostages taken by Hamas on Oct. 7: around 250
Hostages released: 121
Hostages remaining in the strip: 132 (111 men,
19 women, 2 children; 121 Israelis, 11 foreigners)
Hostages killed or died in Hamas captivity: 33
Palestinian prisoners released during the
weeklong pause in fighting: 240
MUNITIONS:
Number of rockets launched towards Israel:
14,000
International efforts, including those by the
UN, aim to persuade Israel to implement a ceasefire. Despite negotiations,
securing the release of remaining hostages and halting hostilities has faced
multiple setbacks.