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Gaza reaches 1,000 days of war as reconstruction stalls
The milestone marks 1,000 days since a Hamas-led attack on Israel that began the current war. More than two million Palestinians remain displaced amid ruins, and further steps under the October 10 ceasefire have not advanced.
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The war in Gaza reached its 1,000th day on July 2, 2026. The conflict began after a Hamas-led attack on Israel. Other regional conflicts have since emerged, and existing ceasefires continue to experience violations. Over two million Palestinians in Gaza remain displaced and live among damaged buildings.
Israeli forces control more than half the territory under the October 10 ceasefire and have stated an aim to hold 70 percent. Movement into and out of the territory stays limited.
Ceasefire status Further measures required by the ceasefire, including disarmament steps and reconstruction planning, have not moved forward. The International Committee of the Red Cross regional director, Nicolas von Arx, said this week that much more work is needed before any return to normal conditions.
Casualties continue to be reported. Funerals for those killed in strikes have taken place in recent days.
Palestinian populations have expressed fatigue from the prolonged conflict. The scale of rebuilding required across the territory remains large, and no timeline for major reconstruction projects has been set.
