Gaza:After three years of conflict, nearly 1.9 million Palestinians have been displaced, many multiple times, due to widespread destruction. Families have lost their homes, and the destruction of farmland has increased dependence on food aid. The UN has warned of lasting harm to young children.
According to Anadolu Agency, more than 74,000 Palestinians have been killed in what is described as a genocidal war in Gaza. Despite a ceasefire in October 2025, fighting continues, preventing many from returning home. The Gaza Health Ministry has reported 74,237 deaths and 175,206 injuries as of October 4. The death toll alone accounts for 3.4% of Gaza's prewar population. In October 2023 alone, 8,805 Palestinians were reported killed.
The conflict has left thousands missing under rubble. The Hemaya Center for Human Rights documented 21,745 child deaths and around 46,000 injuries among children since October 2023, including 11,000 amputations. Additionally, 123 children have died from malnutrition and dehydration, and 293 premature newborns have died due to deteriorating health services and medical shortages.
A World Bank, UN, and EU assessment reported 371,888 housing units damaged or destroyed, representing about 77% of Gaza's housing stock. The Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics noted that 201,290 buildings sustained damage, with 134,422 completely destroyed. A Shelter Cluster assessment indicated that 94% of the population needed shelter assistance, with up to 65% living in inadequate tents or makeshift structures.
The conflict has devastated Gaza's economy, with 92% of economic establishments damaged or destroyed. Unemployment has reached 78%, and more than 90% of working-age people are not employed. Agricultural and industrial outputs are drastically reduced, and prices of essentials have skyrocketed.
With less than 1.5% of cropland both accessible and undamaged, food security depends entirely on aid. The UN Trade and Development report highlighted the acute food insecurity and malnutrition faced by most Gazans, emphasizing the risks to children's long-term health.
Despite the ceasefire, deaths and injuries continue to be reported. Many hospitals and schools remain non-functional, and the education system is in disarray, with hundreds of thousands of children missing formal schooling. Recovery and reconstruction needs are estimated at $71.5 billion, with costs expected to rise as further damage is recorded.