The Gaza war [q] has been fought between Israel and Hamas-led Palestinian militant groups [r] in the Gaza Strip and Israel since 7 October 2023. It is the 15th war of the Gaza–Israel conflict, [81] and has sparked an ongoing Middle Eastern crisis.

1 day ago · The conflict has claimed more than a thousand aid workers and medics' lives, watchdog groups and Gaza authorities say. The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) said at least 175 journalists and ...

Apr 2, 2025 · Follow the latest news on the Israel Gaza war. Get live updates, maps, verified video reports and expert analysis from BBC journalists on the ground.

The Gaza–Israel conflict is a localized part of the Israeli–Palestinian conflict beginning in 1948, when about 200,000 of the more than 700,000 Palestinians who fled or were expelled from their homes settled in the Gaza Strip as refugees. [3]

2 days ago · The United Nations warned that the humanitarian situation in Gaza was likely at its worst since the conflict began and that the population was again on the brink of famine. By Lara Jakes Lara ...

3 days ago · The number of people killed by Israel’s war in Gaza has climbed above 51,000 people, according to an updated toll released by the territory’s Health Ministry on Tuesday. Since Israel ended the ceasefire last month, it has blocked all food, medicine and other aid from entering Gaza and its forces have seized more than half of the coastal ...

Mar 19, 2025 · Israel's deadly strikes on Gaza drew global condemnation, as it said it had "no alternative" other than to resume military operations in order to bring home hostages.

Oct 10, 2024 · Israel's war with Hamas has destroyed much of Gaza. Recent analyses find that nearly 60% of buildings, nearly 70% of orchards and 68% of roads have been damaged or destroyed by the conflict.

Jan 22, 2025 · Israeli bombardment of Gaza since the Hamas-led October 7 attacks has caused a devastating impact on the territory, with aid agencies warning that damage to critical infrastructure,...

Jan 15, 2025 · Israel hit Gaza with heavy airstrikes on Tuesday, shattering nearly two months of ceasefire without formally declaring an end to a January truce agreement with Hamas.