As the Israel-Hamas conflict reaches its 500-day mark, the staggering human and infrastructural costs continue to rise. Here’s a breakdown of key figures that reveal the war’s devastating impact.
Human Toll
Over 48,200 Palestinians have been killed in Gaza, according to the Gaza Health Ministry, which notes that most casualties are women and children. Over 111,600 have been wounded. On the Israeli side, 846 soldiers have died since October 2023.
Infrastructure in Ruins
Gaza faces near-total collapse: 92% of primary roads and 84% of health facilities are damaged or destroyed. Over 245,000 housing units—homes to countless families—lie in rubble.
Displacement Crisis
Around 90% of Gaza’s population has been displaced, with 586,000 people crossing into northern Gaza during recent ceasefire windows. At the conflict’s peak, over 75,500 Israelis were displaced due to attacks from Gaza and Lebanon-based groups.
Rockets & Resilience
More than 10,000 rockets have been fired from Gaza toward Israel since 2023. While numbers paint a grim picture, they barely capture the daily struggles of survivors rebuilding lives amid chaos.
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