The Gaza conflict saw a devastating toll on both sides as the 100-day confrontation unfolded. Reports from the Israel Defense Forces indicate that a large portion of the fight occurred in the Gaza Strip, with thousands of combatants from militant groups killed and significant infrastructure damage recorded. The IDF documented the deaths of numerous senior commanders from the militant ranks, alongside extensive strikes on targets described as Hamas infrastructure facilities. In the broader region, a substantial number of militants were reported killed in adjacent southern Lebanon as well.
The conflict intensified after October 7, when thousands of armed militants associated with Hamas breached security lines and entered Israeli territory from Gaza. Civilians were attacked and dozens of hostages were seized, prompting a national response from Israel. The Israeli leadership declared a state of war and launched military operations intended to secure the release of hostages and to diminish the capacities of the involved militant group.
In response to the crisis, Israel implemented severe measures affecting the Gaza Strip, including the suspension of essential services such as water, electricity, food supplies, and fuel. These steps coincided with intensified air and ground operations aimed at degrading militant infrastructure and limiting cross-border threats.
Earlier developments also included strategic discussions in the international arena about humanitarian responses in the Middle East. Reports noted ongoing efforts by the United States to designate a new envoy to supervise humanitarian issues in the region, signaling continued international engagement in parallel to the on-the-ground actions.