Three years after the Oct 7, 2023 attacks, Gaza remains largely devastated by ongoing war between Israel and Hamas, with residents marking the anniversary through loss, displacement and attempts to survive in damaged areas. Multiple outlets describe a landscape reshaped by bombardment, including destroyed homes and neighbourhoods and the spread of temporary shelters and “tent cities.”
Across the reports, Palestinians and aid conditions are central. Reported casualty figures cited by Palestinian officials vary in completeness, but sources converge on a death toll of at least tens of thousands since Oct 7, including many children, alongside thousands missing or trapped under rubble. France 24 and others add that basic services and everyday life have been severely disrupted, with damage extending to healthcare, education, public services and infrastructure.
Several outlets also reference the scale of building damage and the humanitarian impact of winter conditions. One outlet expects 1.65 million people to face cold in damaged buildings or worn-out tents. Accounts differ mainly in emphasis—some focus on personal reflections and daily survival, others on the numbers or on photojournalism documenting destruction and displacement—rather than on the core events described.
