Oct. 7 marks three years since the latest Hamas-Israel conflict began. Although
a first-phase Gaza ceasefire agreement took effect in Oct. 2025, Israeli forces
have continued air strikes on the Gaza Strip. Gaza health authorities report
more than 74,000 killed and over 175,000 injured since the outbreak of
hostilities. The UN says most of Gaza is in ruins, large-scale displacement
persists, and the Palestinian economy and public finances are under severe
strain; reconstruction and recovery needs are estimated at about $70 billion.
