Unveiling the Gaza Strip: A Closer Look at its Territory and History

The Gaza Strip, a small territory bordering Israel and Egypt, is at the center of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. With an area slightly larger than Washington, D.C., it is home to 2.3 million people, many of whom were displaced during previous conflicts. Gaza is densely populated, with Gaza City being one of the most densely inhabited urban regions in the world. Hamas, a Palestinian militant group, controls Gaza and is considered a terrorist organization by several nations. The territory is under blockade, with restrictions on the movement of people and goods, leading to difficult living conditions, including food insecurity, poverty, and limited access to clean water and electricity.