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.