NewsBytes
    Hindi Tamil Telugu
    More
    In the news
    Narendra Modi
    Amit Shah
    Box Office Collection
    Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
    OTT releases
    Hindi Tamil Telugu
    NewsBytes
    User Placeholder

    Hi,

    Logout

    India
    Business
    World
    Politics
    Sports
    Technology
    Entertainment
    Auto
    Lifestyle
    Inspirational
    Career
    Bengaluru
    Delhi
    Mumbai

    Download Android App

    Follow us on
    • Facebook
    • Twitter
    • Linkedin
    Home / News / World News / 6 months of Israel-Hamas conflict: What has changed
    Summarize
    Next Article
    6 months of Israel-Hamas conflict: What has changed
    Israel-Hamas war completes six months on April 6

    6 months of Israel-Hamas conflict: What has changed

    By Riya Baibhawi
    Apr 05, 2024
    01:51 pm

    What's the story

    On October 7, a group of Hamas terrorists breached the seemingly impenetrable "Iron Wall" to enter Israel, where they killed around 1,139 people.

    This prompted the Jewish state to launch an immediate counterstrike on the Gaza Strip.

    It has been six months since then and more than 33,000 Palestinians have lost their lives with more than 75,000 people injured.

    Almost all of Gaza's 2.3 million residents are facing displacement, food shortages, and inadequate healthcare facilities due to the ongoing conflict.

    Aid

    What has changed for Gaza residents? 

    Ever since Hamas took control of the Gaza Strip in 2007, the movement of goods and people to and from Gaza has been restricted by Israeli troops.

    After the Hamas assault, the Jewish administration imposed a complete blockade on the area but later allowed aid through pedestrian checkpoints from Egypt and road checkpoints from Israel.

    However, aid organizations and donors report that lengthy Israeli inspections have been delaying shipments for weeks. Moreover, lack of civilian authorities has made distribution cumbersome.

    Offensive

    Israel planning to attack Palestinians' last safe haven

    Under PM Benjamin Netanyahu's leadership, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) initiated its ground offensive from the northern half of the Gaza Strip, instructing a large number of residents to evacuate southwards.

    Since February, Israeli forces have maintained control over most of Gaza, with exceptions being a small central area and Rafah city on the southern boundary.

    Despite a UNSC resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire, Netanyahu has approved a plan to attack Rafah, where 1.4 million Palestinians have sought refuge.

    Health and disease 

    Gaza has become a breeding ground for disease

    Israeli airstrikes have completely obliterated healthcare infrastructure in Gaza.

    The northern region has no fully operational hospitals left, with only a few remaining in the south.

    Almost all the population lack access to sanitary toilets or washing facilities, further exacerbating the health crisis amidst the conflict.

    The Integrated Food-Security Phase Classification (IPC) global hunger has predicted a famine by May without an immediate aid influx.

    Economy

    1.8 billion worth of critical infrastructure damage in Gaza

    The United Nations (UN)and World Bank estimate that the war has caused $1.8 billion worth of critical infrastructure damage in Gaza.

    This figure equates to around 97% of the combined economic output of the West Bank and Gaza in 2022.

    The conflict's devastating impact on infrastructure further intensifies the humanitarian crisis faced by Gaza's inhabitants.

    Facebook
    Whatsapp
    Twitter
    Linkedin
    Related News
    Latest
    Israel
    World Bank
    Hamas
    Benjamin Netanyahu

    Latest

    What are e-passports and how to get one in India Ministry Of External Affairs
    'If there's another attack, India will give solid reply': Modi  Narendra Modi
    Kannada row: HC to hear Sonu Nigam's plea this week Bengaluru
    IPL 2025: Here's why CSK failed to qualify for playoffs  Chennai Super Kings (CSK)

    Israel

    Selma Blair apologizes for anti-Islam comment on Israel-Hamas war Hollywood
    US probes Israel for Gaza strikes, 'use of white phosphorous' United States of America
    Gaza truce talks halted due to Hamas's 'delusional' demands: Netanyahu Benjamin Netanyahu
    Israel sets March deadline for Rafah offensive: Report Hamas

    World Bank

    PM Modi inaugurates India's first inland waterway: Details here India
    World Bank promises $200 billion in 2021-25 climate action investment Poland
    India's GDP to grow 7.5% in next two years: World-Bank India
    Indra Nooyi, former PepsiCo CEO, could head World Bank PepsiCo

    Hamas

    Houthi rebels claim attack on US ship in Red Sea Yemen
    US sanctions on 4 Israeli men over West Bank violence United States of America
    US strikes 85 Iran-linked targets in Iraq, Syria Joe Biden
    US, UK strike 36 Houthi targets to end ship attacks United States of America

    Benjamin Netanyahu

    Israel-Hamas truce extended by 2 days, more hostages releasing today Hamas
    'No choice but to kill': Elon Musk on Israel-Hamas war Elon Musk
    US urges Israel to limit civilian displacement in southern Gaza Israel
    Israel-Hamas truce extended amid discussions to swap all captives Israel
    Indian Premier League (IPL) Celebrity Hollywood Bollywood UEFA Champions League Tennis Football Smartphones Cryptocurrency Upcoming Movies Premier League Cricket News Latest automobiles Latest Cars Upcoming Cars Latest Bikes Upcoming Tablets
    About Us Privacy Policy Terms & Conditions Contact Us Ethical Conduct Grievance Redressal News News Archive Topics Archive Download DevBytes Find Cricket Statistics
    Follow us on
    Facebook Twitter Linkedin
    All rights reserved © NewsBytes 2025