self-governing Palestinian territory next to Egypt and Israel
Factsheet
Status Claimed by Palestine
Under the Palestinian National Authority according to the Oslo Accords
Previously regarded as an Israeli-occupied territory due to the Gaza blockade
De facto fully administered by Hamas from 14 June 2007 until 27 October 2023, when the Israel Defense Forces began its Invasion.
Israel currently controls 53% of the Gaza Strip.
Under the Palestinian National Authority according to the Oslo Accords
Previously regarded as an Israeli-occupied territory due to the Gaza blockade
De facto fully administered by Hamas from 14 June 2007 until 27 October 2023, when the Israel Defense Forces began its Invasion.
Israel currently controls 53% of the Gaza Strip.
Capital and largest city Gaza City
Coordinates: 31.51472; 34.45417
Coordinates: 31.51472; 34.45417
Official languages Arabic
Status Claimed by Palestine
Under the Palestinian National Authority according to the Oslo Accords
Previously regarded as an Israeli-occupied territory due to the Gaza blockade
De facto fully administered by Hamas from 14 June 2007 until 27 October 2023, when the Israel Defense Forces began its Invasion.
Israel currently controls 53% of the Gaza Strip.
Under the Palestinian National Authority according to the Oslo Accords
Previously regarded as an Israeli-occupied territory due to the Gaza blockade
De facto fully administered by Hamas from 14 June 2007 until 27 October 2023, when the Israel Defense Forces began its Invasion.
Israel currently controls 53% of the Gaza Strip.
Capital and largest city Gaza City
Coordinates: 31.51472; 34.45417
Coordinates: 31.51472; 34.45417
Official languages Arabic
Al Arabiya
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Belgium joins South Africa’s Gaza genocide case against Israel
12 hours ago - Belgium on Tuesday joined South Africa in a case brought before the International Court of Justice (ICJ), which accuses Israel of committing genocide in the Gaza Strip.
The Guardian
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The Times of Israel
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US accuses Israel of ‘provoking’ Arab world after Katz’s call for Gaza settlements | The Times of Israel
13 hours ago - Katz said earlier today that Israel will establish Nahal pioneer communities in northern Gaza in what would amount to a defiance of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s commitment to US President Donald Trump’s 20-point plan for ending the Gaza war, which envisions Israel gradually withdrawing from the Strip, rather than establishing settlements there.
Xinhua
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Israel will not fully withdraw from Gaza or Syria: minister-Xinhua
16 hours ago - JERUSALEM, Dec. 23 (Xinhua) -- Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said on Tuesday that Israel would never fully withdraw from the Gaza Strip or from Syria, and vowed to establish new settlements in Gaza.
Al Jazeera
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Updates: Israel troops launch new ground invasion over Gaza’s ‘yellow line’ | Israel-Palestine conflict News | Al Jazeera
Residents say they're trying to escape shelling as Israeli troops and tanks cross the 'yellow line' in northern Gaza.
Published November 21, 2025
BBC
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18 hours ago - Gaza's health ministry says one baby has died from hypothermia and 11 other people have died in building collapses over the past week.
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Updates: Israeli attacks on Gaza kill 28; warplanes bomb south Lebanon | Gaza News | Al Jazeera
These were the developments in Gaza, West Bank and Lebanon on Wednesday, November 19.
Published November 20, 2025
ABC News
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Remains of American Israeli hostage among 3 bodies returned by Hamas, IDF says - ABC News
November 3, 2025 - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday instructed the country's military to "carry out powerful strikes in Gaza," a statement from his office said, in response to alleged ceasefire violations by Hamas. The Israel Defense Forces said on Wednesday they had resumed the ceasefire. ... Here's how the news is developing.
Al Jazeera
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Updates: Israel accused of using ‘starvation warfare’ as it blocks Gaza aid | Gaza News | Al Jazeera
World Court rules Israel is purposely starving the people of Gaza and has an obligation to allow in basic necessities as the occupying power.
Published October 22, 2025
NBC News
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Gaza News: Breaking News on the Israel-Gaza Conflict, Netanyahu, Hamas & More | NBC News
2 days ago - Up-to-date reports on the Israel-Gaza Conflict.
