Gaza before and after Israel launched its People's War on October 7, 2023. At least 74,245 Palestinians were killed by Israel, including at least 21,000 children, and more than 175,000 others were injured according to the Gaza Ministry of Health.

About 82% of buildings, 92% of homes and almost 98% of schools were damaged or destroyed, while all 36 hospitals were damaged, with only 19 still operating.

About 90% of the water and sanitation infrastructures are damaged. About nine out of 10 residents have been displaced, and about 10,000 people remain missing under the rubble