Gaza Palestine might have HOPE — Here’s All You Need to Know

Gaza: a small yet immensely significant region on the world map. This 140 square mile territory has been the epicenter of some of the most intense conflicts in recent history. Here, we take a deep dive into its history, current challenges, and the resilience of its people.

Historical Context of Gaza

Gaza’s existence can be traced back thousands of years, with the region serving as a crucial base for various civilizations. From being an Egyptian base to a royal city for the Philistines, Gaza has an impressive historical lineage. It was part of the Ottoman Empire for most of the period from the 16th to the early 20th century until Britain assumed control after World War I.

The Struggle for Land

The conflict over the land began post-World War II, with Jews fleeing persecution seeking refuge after the Holocaust. In 1947, the UN proposed a plan to divide the then-British Mandate of Palestine into two lands: one for Jews and one for Arab people. The State of Israel was proclaimed by its founder, David Ben Gurion, in 1948. This event led to the expulsion or flight of over 700,000 Palestinians, most of whom were denied return.

Egypt launched an attack on Israel through the Gaza Strip after Israel declared…