Beyond the bombings, daily life for Palestinians in Gaza is marked not only by the immediate threats of conflict but also by the pervasive deprivation of basic needs. This includes limited access to clean water, medical care, consistent electricity, & opportunities for economic advancement. The cumulative effects of years of blockades and restrictions have created an unlivable environment for many seeking a stable future.

Israel, with one of the world's most powerful militaries, attacked a completely defenseless Palestinian population in Gaza. Since Oct 7, Israel has targeted Gaza's infrastructure, including hospitals, schools, and residential areas, cutting off vital resources.

Since October 7, 2023, Israel's genocide in Gaza has killed more than 74,000 Palestinians and injured over 175,000, according to Gaza's Ministry of Health (as of November 2026). Around 1.9 million people, about 90% of Gaza's population, have been forced from their homes. These figures do not include the thousands believed to be buried under rubble, and researchers writing in The Lancet have found the official count is likely too low.

For 16 years, Israel has subjected Gaza to a brutal siege, restricting movement and access to electricity, clean water, food, and medicine. This ruthless blockade has resulted in acute shortages of essential life-sustaining items.

Amnesty International, Human Rights Watch, and the UN have critiqued Israel's treatment of Palestinians, labeling it as an apartheid system and declaring Gaza "unlivable."

Statements and actions from Israeli officials, including the bombing of civilian structures, demonstrates a deliberate targeting of civilians. The overwhelming footage from reporters in Gaza provides evidence that Israel is attempting mass genocide, violating international war crime and global humanitarian laws.

Since 1948, Israel's establishment has displaced 75% of the Palestinian population, an event known as the Nakba, or "catastrophe." Since 1967, Israel has imposed severe restrictions on travel and essential supplies in its occupied territories.