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 restricted the import of goods to and from the territory 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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How is the Israeli-Palestinian conflict impacting access to essential resources like food, water, and medical supplies for the people of Gaza?
## Interview: The Humanitarian Crisis in Gaza Deepens
**Host:** Welcome back. The conflict between Israel and Hamas continues to escalate, with the tragic loss of life on both sides. Joining us today is [Guest Name], a humanitarian aid worker with extensive experience in the Gaza Strip. Thank you for being with us today.
**Guest:** Thank you for having me.
**Host:** The situation in Gaza seems to be deteriorating rapidly. Can you give our viewers a sense of the humanitarian crisis unfolding there?
**Guest:** The situation is dire. The Israeli airstrikes have been relentless, targeting densely populated areas. We’re seeing mass casualties, with hospitals overwhelmed and medical supplies dwindling. Over 1,200 people have been killed in Gaza according to reports, including many women and children [[1](https://www.cnn.com/world/live-news/israel-lebanon-gaza-iran-war-11-19-24/index.html)]. The 2.3 million people trapped in Gaza are facing a complete humanitarian catastrophe, with limited access to food, water, and shelter.
**Host:** What are the most pressing needs right now?
**Guest:** Everything is urgently needed. Medical supplies, clean water, food, and shelter are all in critically short supply. The people of Gaza need immediate access to humanitarian aid, but the fighting is making it extremely difficult to reach those in need.
**Host:** What can the international community do to help?
**Guest:** The international community needs to put pressure on all sides to stop the violence and allow humanitarian corridors to be established. Aid organizations like ours need safe passage to deliver essential supplies to the people of Gaza. We also need financial support to scale up our response and provide the necessary assistance.
**Host:** Thank you for your insights, [Guest Name]. The situation in Gaza is incredibly heartbreaking, and we urge viewers to stay informed and support humanitarian efforts in any way they can.
