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Gaza marks 1,000 days of war with over 2 million displaced

other · 2026-07-02

Gaza has reached 1,000 days of war since a Hamas-led attack on Israel sparked the conflict. Over 2 million Palestinians remain displaced amid ruins, with Israeli forces controlling over half of the territory under a ceasefire that took effect on October 10, now aiming for 70% control. Reconstruction is gridlocked, and further ceasefire steps like Hamas' disarmament have stalled. The International Committee of the Red Cross regional director Nicolas von Arx stated that much more needs to be done for normality to return. Palestinians continue to be killed, as mourners attended the funeral of three Palestinians, including a 10-year-old, killed in an Israeli strike.

Key facts

  • Gaza marks 1,000 days of war since a Hamas-led attack on Israel.
  • Over 2 million Palestinians are displaced amid ruins.
  • Israeli forces control over half of Gaza under a ceasefire from October 10.
  • Israel aims to hold 70% of the territory.
  • Reconstruction and Hamas' disarmament have stalled.
  • Nicolas von Arx of the ICRC said much more is needed for normality.
  • Three Palestinians, including a 10-year-old, were killed in an Israeli strike.
  • Few people can enter or leave Gaza.

Entities

Institutions

  • International Committee of the Red Cross
  • Hamas
  • Israel

Locations

  • Gaza
  • Israel

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