20 Oct,2023
Gaza is a 140-square-mile (365-square-kilometer) strip of land bordered by Israel to the east and north, Egypt to the south, and the Mediterranean Sea to the west.
Gaza is densely populated, with approximately 2 million residents as of my last knowledge update in 2021.
Gaza is governed by the Islamist group Hamas (Harakat al-Muqawama al-Islamiya), which won elections in 2006 and has maintained control since.
Gaza has been a focal point of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict for many decades. It has been the site of multiple wars and military operations, most notably in 2008-2009, 2012, and 2014.
The people of Gaza have faced significant humanitarian challenges, including limited access to basic services, high unemployment rates, and shortages of essential goods and medical supplies.
UNRWA provides assistance to Palestinian refugees in Gaza, including education, healthcare, and humanitarian aid.
In recent years, there have been multiple ceasefire agreements brokered by various international actors, aimed at reducing violence and improving living conditions in Gaza.
The ultimate goal of many international peace efforts has been a two-state solution, with Israel and a future Palestinian state living side by side in peace. The status of Gaza is a crucial part of these discussions.
Various countries and international organizations, including the United Nations, the European Union, and the United States, have been involved in diplomatic efforts to address the situation in Gaza and the broader Israeli-Palestinian conflict.