Damages and Losses of Israeli War on GazaStrip

Abstract

Since its outbreak on 7 October 2023, the conflict in the Gaza Strip has led to massive loss of life, large-scale displacement, and extensive damage to social, physical and productive infrastructure, resulting in a deep humanitarian crisis. Violence, instability and spillover effects have also affected the West Bank. As of January 2025, more than 47,000 people have lost their lives, including at least 13,000 children, 7,200 women, and at least 111,000 people have been injured. More than two million people, mostly from the Gaza Strip, almost the entire population of Gaza, have been forced from their homes and face severe shortages of all basic necessities. The conflict has affected the entire population of Gaza, created enormous humanitarian needs, and resulted in hunger, malnutrition and disease. Severe shortages of supplies to meet basic needs have also seriously jeopardized livelihoods. In the West Bank, escalating violence, restrictions on access and movement of Palestinians, and displacement have led to human suffering, paralyzed economic activity, restricted access to basic services and severely damaged the financial situation of the Palestinian Authority.