The UN agency for Palestinian refugees, UNRWA, reported that a staggering 92% of homes in the Gaza Strip have been destroyed due to Israel's ongoing military operations.

On May 18, 2025, the Israeli army escalated the conflict by launching a broad ground offensive in Gaza.

Since March 2, 2025, Israel has kept crossings into Gaza closed, blocking essential food, medical, and humanitarian aid from entering the area and worsening the humanitarian crisis.

The current offensive, which began in October 2023, has resulted in over 53,300 Palestinian deaths, with a significant proportion being women and children.

UNRWA characterized the situation in Gaza as one of unimaginable devastation, highlighting that countless families have been displaced multiple times and face a severe lack of shelter.

In November 2024, the International Criminal Court issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, citing war crimes and crimes against humanity in Gaza.

Additionally, Israel is currently facing a genocide case at the International Court of Justice concerning its actions in the Gaza enclave.