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Israel’s Attacks on Gaza: An Overview
An overview of Israel's history of attacks on Gaza since disengagement in 2005, leading up to the current conflict.
Where is Gaza?
Ariel Sharon
Gaza is a coastal strip of land approximately twice the size of Washington, DC, bordered by Israel and Egypt’s Sinai.
What’s the population?
![A woman and children look on while sitting with their belongings on a donkey-drawn cart as they try to return to their home in the Tuffah district east of Gaza City on July 8, 2024 [Omar Al-Qattaa/AFP]](https://nowtrends.net/storage/2024/07/KNAO8KOK45DR_6PD542H1AZAG.jpg)
A woman and children look on while sitting with their belongings on a donkey-drawn cart as they try to return to their home in the Tuffah district east of Gaza City on July 8, 2024 [Omar Al-Qattaa/AFP]
Gaza is home to about 2.3 million people, many of whom are descendants of Palestinians displaced in the 1948 Nakba.
How did Israel capture Gaza?
Israel took control of Gaza, East Jerusalem, and the West Bank during the 1967 war, leading to UN Resolution 242.
Did Israel ever occupy Gaza?
Israel has occupied Gaza since 1967, with hopes of a Palestinian state being dashed by ongoing conflicts.
So once Israel left Gaza, things got better?
Israel reoccupied Gaza shortly after Hamas's election win in 2006, leading to years of conflict and blockade.
Wait, how many times did Israel attack Gaza?
Five major wars and numerous smaller incursions have occurred since Israel's disengagement in 2005, causing significant casualties.
Is the current Israeli war on Gaza different?
The ongoing conflict has sparked international concern, with Israel's actions raising questions of humanitarian violations.
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