Gaza, also known as the Gaza Strip, is a densely populated coastal territory located on the eastern Mediterranean Sea, bordered by Egypt to the southwest and Israel to the north and east. Spanning approximately 365 square kilometers, it is one of the most geographically significant and politically sensitive regions in the Middle East. Gaza’s modern history is defined by its resilience, its strategic role in Palestinian national aspirations, and a protracted humanitarian crisis shaped by decades of conflict, blockades, and shifts in governance.

In the mid-2020s, Gaza’s narrative has been dominated by the devastating aftermath of the Israel-Hamas War that began in late 2023.