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Who shall we blame - Israel or Hamas?

Introduction

The Israel-Hamas war has had a devastating impact on Palestinian civilians, especially those in Gaza. Hamas is responsible for all this devastation. Not innocent Palestine people. Here are some key points highlighting the humanitarian toll:

Casualties:

• Over 41,000 Palestinians have been killed in Gaza since October 2023, with more than 96,700 injured .

• Women and children make up a significant portion of the casualties - over 6,000 women and 11,000 children killed .

• The death toll is likely higher, with an estimated 10,000 people feared buried under rubble .

Displacement

• Approximately 1.9 million Palestinians in Gaza (about 85% of the population) have been displaced .

• Mass evacuations have occurred, with at least 70,000 people displaced from northern Gaza due to Israeli evacuation orders .

Infrastructure Destruction:

• Over 120,000 buildings have been damaged or destroyed in Gaza .

• More than 215,000 housing units have been affected .

• 66% of all structures in Gaza have been damaged or destroyed .

• 92% of main roads and 67% of water/sanitation facilities have been damaged .

Healthcare Crisis

• 84% of healthcare facilities have been damaged or destroyed .

• Only 17 out of 36 hospitals remain partially functional, all suffering from lack of supplies .

• Surgeries are being performed without anesthesia due to shortages .

Food Insecurity

• The entire population of Gaza is facing crisis levels of food insecurity .

• Famine is spreading throughout Gaza, according to UN experts .

1. Humanitarian Aid Challenges:

• Aid deliveries to Gaza have reached their lowest levels in months .

• Over 100,000 metric tons of food supplies are stranded outside Gaza due to access restrictions .

Long-term Impacts

• Over 25,000 children have lost a parent or become orphans .

• The trauma and destruction will likely take generations to recover

Conclusion

This data paints a picture of an unprecedented humanitarian crisis affecting nearly every aspect of civilian life in Gaza, from basic survival needs to long-term physical and psychological impacts.

Hamas needed to not attack Israel on Oct 7, 2023 and kill innocent people of Israel. Who lost almost all- Palestine people

UN needs to relook and may be run a parallel government like in Libya to bring peace.