Three years of Israel’s genocide in Gaza: In numbers

What the report says

Al Jazeera marks three years since Israel launched its war on Gaza on October 7, 2023, following the Hamas-led attack on southern Israel that killed 1,139 people and took about 240 captives. The report says Israel’s response has been a sustained bombardment and blockade that has left Gaza’s population facing mass death, injury and displacement. It also notes that a ceasefire announced on October 10, 2025 has not stopped continued attacks and killings, according to the figures cited by the outlet.

Using data from Palestinian health authorities, UN agencies and other international bodies, Al Jazeera says at least 74,000 Palestinians have been killed and more than 175,000 injured, with children making up a large share of the dead. The article says 94 percent of Gaza’s hospitals and clinics are damaged or out of service, while water and sanitation systems have been heavily hit, leaving many households in severe water insecurity. It adds that 82 percent of structures have been destroyed and about 1.98 million people have been displaced.

The article places particular emphasis on the collapse of daily life in Gaza, including education. Al Jazeera says about 93 percent of schools need rebuilding and more than 700,000 students are without formal schooling. It also says nearly 300 journalists and media workers have been killed since the start of the war, including 12 Al Jazeera staff members. The figures are presented as evidence of the scale of devastation and the continuing humanitarian crisis.