Devastation in Gaza: Three years of war reshape the enclave beyond recognition

The war between Israel and Hamas began three years ago, bringing three years of bombardment to Gaza that have dramatically transformed the Palestinian territory. Residents try to survive, caught between hope for a better future and resignation, according to France 24.

The conflict started after an attack on October 7, 2023, which Israel says killed 1,139 people and saw around 250 people taken captive, as reported by Middle East Eye. This attack was the deadliest day in Israel's history, with 1,200 people killed and 251 hostages taken, MyJoyOnline Ghana reported.

The war has caused massive devastation in Gaza, with homes, hospitals, schools, and entire neighborhoods destroyed. According to Middle East Eye, at least 74,000 Palestinians have been killed, including more than 21,500 children. The population of Gaza has been nearly displaced, with families torn apart, and many people are sheltering among the ruins of destroyed cities.

Brief written by urgent.news from France 24, MyJoyOnline Ghana, Middle East Eye, Haaretz — 4 reports on this story. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.