Two years after a genocidal war ravaged Gaza, the Strip remains in ruins. While the sounds of bombing and gunfire have faded, the aftermath continues to burn in the lives of its people. Families mourn lost loved ones, millions remain displaced, and essential services are collapsing. Education, healthcare, and basic infrastructure teeter on the edge of complete breakdown as residents struggle to rebuild amidst debris and destruction.

Returning to Gaza from southern areas, tens of thousands of displaced civilians face streets blocked with rubble and homes reduced to ruins. Around 300,000 housing units were completely destroyed, and another 200,000 severely damaged, leaving millions in makeshift shelters under harsh conditions. Cities including Gaza City and Khan Younis report massive destruction, with roads, sewage systems, and water networks crippled. Municipal crews work tirelessly with limited resources, trying to clear debris and reopen essential services, yet most heavy machinery and vital equipment were destroyed during the genocidal war.

Healthcare and the economy have been left in near-total collapse. All hospitals were targeted, with occupancy rates exceeding 250% in the few still functional, and severe shortages of medicine and lab supplies endangering patients’ lives. Gaza’s economy has been paralyzed, with unemployment soaring above 80% and over 95% of private businesses shut. Industrial, agricultural, and commercial sectors lie in ruins, GDP has plummeted, and the blockade continues to exacerbate poverty and restrict access to necessities.

The humanitarian needs remain immense, and the path to recovery is long and uncertain. Residents, aid organisations, and municipal teams face the daunting task of rebuilding lives, infrastructure, and livelihoods, while ensuring that the scale of devastation is properly documented and addressed. Two years on, the shadow of genocide continues to shape every facet of life in Gaza.