100 Days of Israel-Hamas Conflict: A Numerical Breakdown

The ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict has reached a grim milestone of 100 days, becoming the most prolonged, deadly, and devastating clash between these adversaries.

The conflict began on October 7 with a lethal Hamas attack in southern Israel. Israel’s response has been intense, with continuous airstrikes and a ground invasion targeting Gaza, leading to massive destruction and displacement of most Gazans. The situation has critically impacted Gaza’s healthcare system and caused widespread food shortages, as noted by U.N. observers.

While Israel has reduced its military activity in Gaza’s north, it continues a full-scale operation in the south, targeting Hamas leaders. The war has also seen frequent border skirmishes between Israel and Lebanon’s Hezbollah militia.

Here’s a breakdown of the conflict’s impact, based on data from Palestinian and Israeli authorities and international groups:

Deaths:
– Palestinian deaths in Gaza: 23,843
– Deaths in Israel: over 1,200
– Palestinian deaths in the West Bank: 347

Civilian Impact:
– Civilian casualties in Gaza are high, with women and children forming a significant portion.
– Civilians killed in Israel on Oct. 7: 790
– U.N. staff, health workers, and journalists killed in Gaza: 148, at least 337, and 82 respectively

Military and Militant Casualties:
– Israeli military casualties on Oct. 7: 314
– Militants killed by Israel: Over 8,000
– Israeli military casualties in Gaza ground offensive and the northern front: 188 and 9
– Israeli military deaths due to friendly fire or accidents: 29

Destruction and Humanitarian Crisis in Gaza:
– Buildings damaged/destroyed: 45-56%
– Partially functioning hospitals: 15 out of 36
– Civilians facing severe hunger: 576,600 (26% of the population)
– Damage to schools, mosques, churches, ambulances: over 69%, 142, 3, 121
– Students out of school: 625,000 (100%)

Injuries:
– Palestinians injured in Gaza and the West Bank: 60,005 and over 4,000
– Israeli injuries: 12,536
– Israeli military injuries in ground offensive and since Oct. 7: 1,085 and 2,496

Displacement:
– Displaced Palestinians in Gaza: 1.9 million (85% of Gaza’s population)
– Displaced Israelis from border communities: 249,263 (2.6% of the population)

Hostages and Prisoners:
– Hostages taken by Hamas on Oct. 7: 253, with 121 released, 132 remaining, including 111 men, 19 women, 2 children (121 Israelis, 11 foreign nationals)
– Hostages killed or died in captivity: 33
– Palestinian prisoners released during a pause in fighting: 240

Munitions:
– Rockets launched toward Israel: 14,000