Gaza Remains Reshaped as War Reaches Three Year Mark

France 24, Al Jazeera, and The Washington Post report that three years of war have dramatically transformed Gaza. France 24 states that three years of bombardment have reshaped the Palestinian territory beyond recognition, leaving residents trying to survive between hope and resignation. [1][2][3][4]

According to Al Jazeera, Israel launched its assault on October 7, 2023, after Hamas killed 1,139 people in southern Israel and took about 240 captive. Al Jazeera reports that Israel responded with continuous bombardment and turned its long-standing blockade into a total stranglehold. [2]

Al Jazeera reports that more than one in 10 people from the pre-war population of Gaza has been killed or wounded by Israeli fire. The outlet adds that almost the entire population has been left homeless, turning the coastal territory into widespread tent cities due to repeated displacement. [3]

Al Jazeera also notes that a ceasefire took effect on October 10, 2025. However, The Washington Post reports that Israeli strikes in Gaza continue to grind on as the death toll climbs three years after the initial attacks. [2][4]