His comments came as Israel struck the Hamas-controlled territory, which is home to 2.3 million people. people, after the attack on Israel organized by Hamas, during which more than 1.2 thousand were killed. people. Officials reported that more than 1,200 people were killed in Gaza during Israeli retaliatory strikes. people.
Hamas launched a surprise attack on Israel on Saturday, invading its territory and launching rocket attacks. Israel carried out retaliatory strikes on the Gaza Strip.
Hamas is the Palestinian militant group that rules the Gaza Strip and has been involved in several wars with Israel since taking over the Gaza Strip in 2007. The group has been recognized as a terrorist by Israel, the United States, the European Union, the United Kingdom and some other countries.
Hamas is supported by Iran, financing the purchase of weapons, supplying them and providing military training. Hamas has a political office in Qatar, where some of its leaders are based.
2.3 million people live in the Gaza Strip. people, but Israel, with the help of Egypt, has imposed a blockade on the territory since 2007 – it has restricted the entry of goods into the territory and their departure from it by water, sea or air, as well as the ability of the Palestinians themselves to leave the territory, except for a few tens of thousands of workers.
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What are the main humanitarian concerns in Gaza after 100 days of conflict?
## Interview Excerpt: Gaza Conflict Enters 100th Day
**Host:** We’re now joined by Dr. Sarah El-Amin, a conflict analyst specializing in the Middle East, to discuss the escalating situation in Gaza. Dr. El-Amin, Hamas launched a surprise attack on Israel in early October, killing over 1,200 people, many of them civilians. Since then, the Israeli military has conducted extensive airstrikes and ground operations in Gaza, resulting in the deaths of over 1,200 Palestinians in what the UN calls a “humanitarian crisis” [[1](https://apnews.com/article/israel-hamas-war-live-updates-01-15-2024-966bd5a9375e7439dd3de5fc113a7e7d)]. What are the biggest concerns right now?
**Dr. El-Amin:** The situation is dire. We’re marking 100 days of relentless conflict, and the human toll is staggering. Beyond the immediate casualties, the ongoing air raids and blockade are decimating Gaza’s already fragile infrastructure. Hospitals are overwhelmed, clean water is scarce, and basic necessities are dwindling. The psychological impact on the civilian population, especially children, is immeasurable.[[[[
**Host:** The UN has called for a ceasefire, but both sides are entrenched. What are the prospects for a peaceful resolution?
**Dr. El-Amin:** Unfortunately, the path to peace remains obscured. Both sides claim victory and refuse to back down, making negotiations extremely difficult. The international community must exert more pressure to halt the violence and ensure humanitarian aid reaches those in need. We need to address the root causes of this conflict to prevent further bloodshed and suffering.
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