Atrocities in Gaza: A Look at the Devastating Humanitarian Crisis

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The devastating humanitarian crisis in Gaza has been unfolding for 675 days, with the Palestinian population bearing the brunt of the conflict. Since October 7, 2023, when Hamas militants stormed a music festival in southern Israel, the conflict has resulted in catastrophic losses of life and infrastructure. The Israeli ambassador, Reuven Azar, has been accused of spreading deceit by condemning the genocide of Palestinians. However, the facts paint a starkly different picture.

Key Takeaways:

  • 61,000 Palestinians have been killed in the conflict, with 18,000 children among the dead.
  • 100,000 Palestinians have fled Gaza, and 145,000 have been seriously injured.
  • Entire families, neighborhoods, and a generation are being wiped out, according to the UN agency for Palestinian refugees, UNRWA.
  • Gaza's population has fallen 6% since the start of the war, according to the Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics, down from 2.1 million to 2.05 million.
  • 19 of Gaza's 36 hospitals are operational, with 2,000 hospital beds available for the population.
  • 14,800 Palestinians are in urgent need of medical evacuation.
  • Israeli forces have attacked food aid camps, killing hundreds, and have banned fishing in Gaza.
  • 86% of cropland in Gaza has been damaged, and only 1.5% of undamaged cropland is accessible.
  • Gaza needs 62,000 tonnes of dry and canned food each month, with only 1kg of food per person per day available.
  • Food aid entering Gaza in 2025 has been inconsistent, with a significant decline in April and May.
  • 12,000 children under five years suffer from acute malnutrition.
  • 500,000 people are staring at a famine.
  • 75% of wells in Gaza are out of service, 85% of public work equipment is destroyed, and 100km of water lines and 200km of sewage lines have been damaged.

Statistics:

  • 61,000 Palestinians have been killed in the conflict.
  • 100,000 Palestinians have fled Gaza.
  • 145,000 Palestinians have been seriously injured.
  • 18,000 children have been killed.
  • 28 kids are being killed daily.
  • 230 journalists have been killed.
  • 19 of Gaza's 36 hospitals are operational.
  • 2,000 hospital beds are available for the population.
  • 14,800 Palestinians are in urgent need of medical evacuation.
  • 86% of cropland in Gaza has been damaged.
  • Only 1.5% of undamaged cropland is accessible.
  • Gaza needs 62,000 tonnes of dry and canned food each month.
  • 1kg of food per person per day is available.
  • 12,000 children under five years suffer from acute malnutrition.
  • 500,000 people are staring at a famine.

Sources:

  • The Telegraph
  • Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics
  • UN agency for Palestinian refugees, UNRWA
  • ABP Private Limited
  • Contify.com