Gaza Residents Demand Return Home After Years of Conflict

Three years after the October 7, 2023 attack by Hamas and other militants, which resulted in approximately 1,200 deaths and around 250 hostages in southern Israel, Palestinians in Gaza City describe their living conditions as dire. Residents like Mahmoud Abu Hasira state that Israel has made the Gaza Strip "uninhabitable" due to ongoing siege, killing, and destruction.

Many have faced prolonged displacement and loss of homes, with large areas of Gaza severely affected by the conflict. Bassam Nasser, a father of eight displaced from Beit Hanun, emphasizes the need for a lasting resolution that allows Palestinians to return to their homes and restore their lives to pre-conflict conditions.

As the humanitarian situation remains critical, residents continue to hope for security, rebuilding efforts, and the possibility of returning home, while the broader conflict continues to impact their daily lives.