Nearly one year following the ceasefire, strikes and displacement persist across the Gaza Strip. Over 1,350 Palestinians have been killed since the truce, according to the Gaza Ministry of Health cited by the UN. Reconstruction remains largely stalled while 76% of housing units have been damaged or destroyed.
Nearly twelve months after the implementation of the October 10, 2025 ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, Gaza residents continue to face bombardment, displacement, and virtually nonexistent reconstruction efforts. According to the Gaza Ministry of Health, cited by UN sources, more than 1,350 Palestinians have lost their lives since the truce was proclaimed.
In early September, OCHA reported ongoing Israeli strikes hitting populated zones, causing further casualties and sparking fresh displacement. Middle East Eye notably cited the case of Om Siraj al-Muzeini, a Palestinian widow forced to abandon her tent on September 8 following an evacuation command targeting a sector in western Gaza City. A nearby building was struck shortly thereafter. These recurring evacuations perpetuate an enduring sense of dread among a populace displaced multiple times since October 2023.
76% of housing destroyed or damaged
The shelter crisis renders every new displacement exceptionally arduous. A joint evaluation by the World Bank and the UN estimates that 76% of Gaza housing has been damaged or ruined. Absent reconstruction, families still reside in tents or return to structurally compromised buildings. On September 16, the collapse of a war-damaged structure in Gaza City killed 21 individuals, including eight children.
The humanitarian conditions remain equally precarious. OCHA projects that 91% of assessed households endure moderate to severe water insecurity. Restrictions governing the entry of building materials, spare components, and machinery complicate infrastructure repair. Israel contends that it limits specific materials to prevent their acquisition by armed groups.
The truce halted large-scale warfare, yet it failed to launch the anticipated reconstruction. For countless Gazans, the threat of air raids, evacuation notices, and repeated displacement continues to dictate daily existence.