2023-10-27 03:11:50
The situation in the Gaza Strip has reached critical levels after 20 days of intense bombing by Israel, in response to attacks by the Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas) on October 7. According to the authorities of the enclave under control of the Islamist group, the number of fatalities has exceeded 7,000 people.
The Gaza Ministry of Health has detailed that so far 7,028 deaths have been confirmed, including 2,913 girls and boys. Furthermore, close to 18,500 Palestinians have been injured as a result of airstrikesaccording to the Palestinian newspaper ‘Filastin’, linked to Hamas.
The situation worsens with the complaint that The Israeli Army has deliberately attacked 57 health facilities in Gazaleaving twelve hospitals and 32 health centers inoperative due to shelling or lack of fuel supply, according to the Palestinian news agency Maan.
This tragic chapter of the conflict in Gaza emphasizes the urgent need for a ceasefire and humanitarian care for the affected population. The international community continues to press for a peaceful solution in the region.
State of war Israel and Gaza, in Palestine as of October 26, 2023 / Map: EPData
The conflict broke out when Israel declared war on Hamas in response to an attack launched against the country on October 7. The available maps offer a detailed view of the development of the conflict and its territorial context.
He October 13, thousands of people were forced to undertake a complicated exodus from northern Gaza to the southern Strip due to fear of an imminent ground invasion. Now, these people find themselves in a distressing situation, “trapped” in the south, where the humanitarian crisis continues to worsen. The United Nations (UN) High Commissioner for Human Rights has issued a worrying alert about the situation in the region.
The complicated evacuation of Gaza / Map: EP
The escalation of violence in the Gaza Strip has left a heartbreaking human toll and raises the urgent need to find a solution to end this devastating conflict.
The Israeli Army considers launching a ground offensive against Gazaamid international complaints about the deterioration of the humanitarian situation and alerts about the possible expansion of the conflict in the region.
Regional situation on maps
Attacks from Gaza on October 7, 2023 / Map: EPData
The current war escalation caps months of tensions and violence in the Middle East, with a particular focus on the West Bank. In this region, dozens of Palestinians have lost their lives in Israeli operations, while their communities have suffered from settler attacks. At the same time, Israeli residents have died in Palestinian attacks in areas near settlements.
The last large-scale conflict between both sides took place in May 2021. Eleven days of clashes, after weeks of tension during the holy month of Ramadan, resulted in a devastating toll, with at least 260 dead in Gaza and 13 in Israel.
Map and data of the Gaza Strip, one of the most densely populated places in the world / Infographic: EP
The Gaza Strip, a territory that has witnessed recurring conflicts and tensions over the past decades, is once again the epicenter of a violent confrontation between Palestinians and Israelis. The constant exchanges of attacks have reached a critical level, triggering a new macro-offensive by Hamas, the faction that has exercised control over this coastal area for the last 15 years.
This regional tension map highlights the complexity and persistent violence in the region, highlighting the urgent need to address the underlying causes of these conflicts and work towards a peaceful and sustainable solution in the Middle East.
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