Gaza war report says 80% of territory under Israeli control
Gaza’s government media office says Israel now controls more than 80% of the Gaza Strip after 1,000 days of war, with tens of thousands killed and widespread destruction across civilian infrastructure. The report also estimates $80 billion in direct losses as the humanitarian and environmental toll continues to deepen.
The Gaza government media office released updated figures on Thursday claiming that Israel has taken control of over 80% of the Gaza Strip after 1,000 days of genocide. The statement said more than 223,000 tons of explosives have been used in the territory since the start of the war, contributing to widespread destruction across Gaza.
Rising human toll in Gaza
According to the report, more than 73,000 Palestinians have been killed since the war began, including over 21,500 children and 12,500 women. The media office also said around 9,500 people remain missing, with many believed to be trapped under rubble across heavily bombarded areas.
It added that 173,514 people have been injured, including 433 journalists, while thousands have suffered life-altering conditions such as amputations, paralysis and vision loss. The statement said 5,400 amputations have been recorded, with children accounting for 18% of these cases.
Humanitarian and infrastructure collapse
The report further highlighted severe humanitarian consequences, including more than 58,800 children left orphaned. It also said over 2.14 million cases of infectious diseases have been recorded amid deteriorating sanitation and healthcare conditions, including tens of thousands of viral hepatitis cases.
Large-scale damage to religious and civilian infrastructure was also documented. The statement said over 1,000 mosques have been fully destroyed, hundreds more partially damaged, and several churches targeted. It also alleged the deaths of hundreds of religious figures, including imams and educators.
Health system and economic losses
Gaza’s health system has been severely affected, with dozens of hospitals and health centres reportedly destroyed or forced out of service. Ambulances, emergency vehicles and civil defense infrastructure have also been repeatedly targeted, according to the report.
The media office estimated direct economic losses at around $80 billion, with the housing sector alone accounting for approximately $34 billion. It also said hundreds of thousands of buildings and housing units have been destroyed or heavily damaged since October 2023.
The statement said the war began on October 8, 2023, and formally entered a ceasefire phase on October 10, 2025, but accused Israel of continuing violations through ongoing strikes, restrictions and limited humanitarian access. Israel has not responded directly to the figures in the report.
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