One Year On: Analyzing the Costs, Casualties, and Atrocities of the Israel-Hamas Conflict

One Year of War: Israel-Hamas Conflict

It has been a year since October 7, 2023, a date marked by an unprecedented assault from Palestinian militants in northern Gaza on Israel, resulting in around 1,200 Israeli fatalities and 251 hostages captured.
The subsequent Israeli response included the invasion of Gaza, which has been devastated, while the conflict has spread to Lebanon.
There are fears it could escalate further, potentially involving Iran, Yemen, Iraq, and Syria.

This situation paints a picture of a regional conflict, possibly on a global scale, as the U.S.
has deployed significant military resources in the area to support Israel, with scant signs of diplomatic solutions emerging—similar to the ongoing situation in Ukraine.

Casualties and Humanitarian Crisis

In this year, more than 42,000 deaths have been confirmed, predominantly among Palestinians, with a heartbreaking toll of around 16,500 children lost in Gaza.
While in Israel, the numbers stand at 1,514 dead and approximately 8,730 wounded.

West Bank and Civilian Violence

The West Bank has witnessed over 1,000 violent incidents against Palestinians by Israeli settlers, leading to 753 deaths.
The ongoing violence translates into a dire humanitarian crisis.

Impact on Hostages

As of now, 97 hostages remain in captivity from the initial 251 taken by Hamas.
Tragically, 29 have been reported dead, while dozens are still unaccounted for.

Infrastructure Damage and Displacement

Gaza’s infrastructure has been devastated, with over 50% of homes affected and significant losses in healthcare and education facilities.
The United Nations reports over a million people displaced, with ongoing humanitarian needs intensifying.

Israel-Lebanon Front and Economic Costs

The conflict has expanded into Lebanon, resulting in 2,000 casualties, including 440 Hezbollah fighters.
Economically, the war is projected to cost Israel up to $67 billion by 2025, aggravating its already fragile economic condition.

Palestinian Economic Catastrophe

As the war has ravaged the Palestinian economy, it has seen an 86% drop in GDP.
With 68% of farmland destroyed in Gaza and soaring unemployment rates in the West Bank, the humanitarian situation is critical and worsening.