1,000 days of genocide: A tally of devastation in Gaza

The Gaza Strip has suffered immense devastation over the past 1,000 days, with over 90% of the territory destroyed and more than 73,000 Palestinians killed since Israel began its bombardment following the Hamas attacks on October 7, 2023. These figures were released by the local government's media office on Thursday, marking a grim milestone in the ongoing conflict. The statistics paint a stark picture of the human cost, revealing that over 21,500 children and more than 12,500 women are among the deceased. The report highlights the tragic loss of young lives, stating that over 1,000 infants were born and subsequently killed during the period, with more than half of all casualties being children, women, and the elderly.

Beyond the direct fatalities, the scale of destruction is staggering. Israel has seized control of over 80% of Gaza, subjecting its 2.4 million inhabitants to what the Palestinian government describes as genocide, starvation, and ethnic cleansing. The report details that 9,500 people are missing, many believed to be trapped under rubble. Israel has repeatedly shelled areas designated as safe zones, dropping over 223,000 tons of explosives on the densely populated enclave. The casualties extend to essential workers, with 1,700 medical personnel, 145 civil defense workers, and 262 journalists killed.

The impact on families and infrastructure is catastrophic. The Palestinian government reported that 2,700 families have been completely wiped out, with only one survivor remaining in over 6,000 other families. Hunger and malnutrition have claimed the lives of 460 people, including 164 children. The report also attributes deaths to botched aid airdrops and exposure to cold in displacement camps. Furthermore, the lack of food and healthcare has led to over 12,000 miscarriages, and thousands have required amputations, suffered paralysis, or experienced vision loss. The ongoing conflict continues to inflict widespread suffering and destruction across Gaza.

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More than 520 infants were born and subsequently killed during the genocide.