Hamas has officially declared the Gaza Strip a \"disaster zone,\" highlighting an unprecedented catastrophe that endangers the lives of over 2.4 million people. The ongoing conflict has led to widespread destruction and a critical shortage of essential resources.
According to a press statement from the Hamas-run media office, more than 61,709 individuals have lost their lives in Gaza, with 47,487 confirmed dead in hospitals and 14,222 still missing under the rubble. Additionally, the number of injured has surged to 111,588.
The conflict has displaced over 2 million Palestinians, forcing many to flee multiple times. Housing has been severely affected, with 450,000 units damaged and 170,000 completely destroyed. The healthcare system is in disarray, rendering 34 hospitals and 80 healthcare centers non-operational.
Economic losses are estimated at over $50 billion, impacting industrial, commercial, agricultural, healthcare, education, and communications sectors. The humanitarian situation continues to deteriorate due to the ongoing Israeli blockade, leading to severe shortages of food, water, and medicine, putting hundreds of thousands of lives at risk.
The statement urges the United Nations and other international organizations to deliver immediate humanitarian aid and ensure civilian protection under international law. It also accuses Israel, with U.S. support, of committing \"systematic war crimes,\" calling on the international community to hold responsible parties accountable.
