The Gaza Strip (/ ˈ ɡ ɑː z ə / ⓘ; [10] Arabic: قِطَاعُ غَزَّةَ Qiṭāʿ Ġazzah [qɪˈtˤɑːʕ ˈɣaz.za]), also known simply as Gaza, is a small territory located on the eastern coast of the Mediterranean Sea; it is the smaller of the two Palestinian territories, the …

17 hours ago · Gaza City on Tuesday. Under the terms of the cease-fire agreement, Israeli troops have withdrawn from a central corridor in the territory, allowing Gazans to return to the north.

1 day ago · A family in Gaza returns home after 15 nightmarish months of displacement. After 477 days of hell -- fleeing the length of the Gaza Strip, hiding from bombardment, sweltering in tents, scrounging for food and water, losing their possessions – the …

1 day ago · Since Israel’s war on Gaza erupted on October 7, 2023, 884 people have been killed in the occupied West Bank, at least 6,700 others have been wounded, and more than 14,400 more have been ...

3 days ago · Gaza Strip, territory occupying 140 square miles (363 square km) along the Mediterranean Sea just northeast of the Sinai Peninsula. The Gaza Strip is unusual in being a densely settled area not recognized as a de jure part of any extant country.

Jan 22, 2025 · Around 1.9 million Palestinians – or about 90% of the population – are internally displaced, according to the UN. Many people in Gaza have been displaced multiple times – some up to 10 times.

Jan 16, 2025 · Under the first phase of the deal, Hamas is expected to gradually release a total of 33 of the 96 hostages who remain in Gaza after being taken captive during the Hamas-led Oct. 7, 2023, attacks ...

Jan 20, 2025 · Follow the latest news on the Israel Gaza war. Get live updates, maps, verified video reports and expert analysis from BBC journalists on the ground.

Oct 10, 2024 · Israel's war with Hamas has destroyed much of Gaza. Recent analyses find that nearly 60% of buildings, nearly 70% of orchards and 68% of roads have been damaged or destroyed by the conflict.

Oct 23, 2024 · A new report by the United Nations says the ongoing war in Gaza has set back development in the enclave by nearly 70 years. The report comes as the Gaza Strip lies in ruins after Israel’s yearlong offensive with no end in sight.