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Part of The ongoing conflict involves Israel conducting near-daily attacks in the Gaza Strip, which is controlled by Hamas-led militants, while UN agencies consider the records of the Hamas-controlled Gaza Health Ministry reliable.

How could ongoing Israeli strikes affect the viability of Gaza City?

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Ongoing Israeli strikes could continue to devastate Gaza City's infrastructure and population. The continuation of Israeli strikes and shelling in the Gaza Strip directly impacts Gaza City, which has seen targeted attacks on specific neighborhoods and facilities. Reports confirm that strikes have hit areas within Gaza City, such as al-Shifa Hospital and al-Thawra Street, resulting in civilian deaths and injuries. Furthermore, the overall civilian infrastructure across the territory is reported as nearly 90% destroyed, severely limiting the city's functional viability.

Reported by 16 independent outlets Written Nov 1
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How it reaches Gaza City

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The facts so far

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  • Israeli forces control about two-thirds of the territory and have ordered residents to leave those areas.dailysabah.com
  • With around 90% of Gaza’s civilian infrastructure destroyed, nearly all of Gaza’s more than 2 million residents are crowded into the remaining third.dailysabah.com
  • A separate strike on al-Thawra Street in Gaza City killed three Palestinians, including a child, and wounded six others.dailysabah.com
  • The Israeli military is working to expand its control over Gaza’s territory to 70 percent, following an order from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in May.aljazeera.com

Why it matters

The ongoing military campaign has resulted in a severe humanitarian crisis for Gaza City, where nearly all residents are crowded into a shrinking, damaged area. The destruction of essential civilian infrastructure, coupled with the high death toll, raises serious concerns about the long-term viability and habitability of the city.

Despite a ceasefire that took effect a year ago, reports indicate that the truce exists 'in name only,' with Israeli forces continuing to kill and injure Palestinians daily. This sustained military pressure, combined with disputes over reconstruction and disarmament, ensures the crisis remains acute.

What we don't know yet

  • Will the expansion of Israeli control over the territory change the nature of the strikes?
  • What will be the impact of the ongoing displacement on the remaining population of Gaza City?

Is this still moving?

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What would change this answer

A formal, verifiable ceasefire is implemented and maintainedThe immediate rate of infrastructure destruction and civilian casualties in Gaza City would likely decrease.
Israel significantly reduces the scope of its military operationsThe pressure on the remaining civilian infrastructure and population in Gaza City would ease.

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The full eventIsraeli Strikes Continue in Gaza Strip; Population Data Released Everything aboutGaza City

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