Five hundred days have passed since the Hamas attack on southern Israel on October 7, 2023, igniting the current conflict.
A fragile ceasefire in the Gaza Strip has persisted for almost a month. However, the truce’s current phase is set to conclude in early March, with the future uncertain; negotiations for a longer-term agreement, an extension of the current truce, or renewed hostilities remain possibilities.
The following figures illustrate the extent of the casualties and destruction. Data sources include the Israeli government, the Gaza Health Ministry, and U.N. organizations.
Individuals killed in Israel on October 7, 2023: Approximately 1,200
Hostages taken to Gaza: 251
Hostages still held in Gaza: 73, including 3 taken before October 7, 2023
Hostages in Gaza presumed dead: 36, including one from before October 7, 2023
Palestinians killed in Gaza: More than 48,200 (The Gaza Health Ministry’s count doesn’t differentiate between combatants and civilians; however, the ministry states that over half of the deceased were women and children)
Palestinians injured in Gaza: Over 111,600
Israeli soldiers killed since October 7, 2023: 846
Rockets launched at Israel from Gaza since October 7, 2023: Over 10,000
Percentage of Gaza’s population displaced: Roughly 90%
Palestinians who have entered northern Gaza since the ceasefire began: 586,000
Israelis displaced by attacks from Gaza and Hezbollah in Lebanon at their peak: More than 75,500
Housing units damaged or destroyed in Gaza: Over 245,000
Primary roads damaged or destroyed in Gaza: More than 92%
Health facilities damaged or destroyed in Gaza: Over 84%