What are the human and military casualties as the conflict enters its 100th day this Sunday, January 14th?
After 100 days of bombing the Gaza Strip and as many hostage-takings at the hands of Hamas, what is the human and military toll of this conflict?
After Hamas' October 7 terrorist attack that killed 1,140 people, Israel vowed to “destroy” the terrorist movement.
More than three months later, Israel claims to have weakened Hamas through its ground operations and airstrikes. The affected Palestinians have to fight for survival under very difficult conditions.
According to Israel, the dismantling is “complete.”
Israel's response began in northern Gaza before ground troops entered the area. A few weeks later, the army also attacked Al-Shifa Hospital, which would have been one of Hamas's headquarters. Images of a tunnel under this hospital were broadcast on television and social networks.
Today, Israeli troops spokesman Daniel Hagari believes that “the dismantling of the Hamas military structure in the north of the Gaza Strip is complete.”
Nevertheless, he believes it is possible that “terrorists act sporadically and without orders.”
Humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza
The humanitarian situation in Gaza is dramatic. The Hamas Ministry of Health speaks of 23,843 dead and more than 60,300 injured since the beginning of this war.
Without water, without food, without medical equipment, the Palestinians live in extremely difficult conditions. It is estimated that 2.7 million people need humanitarian assistance. Complicated operations.
Of the 250 hostages, about a hundred have been released, but Israel says 136 are still in Hamas hands.