The Gaza Strip is located on the eastern coast of the Mediterranean Sea, bordered by Israel to the east and north, and Egypt to the southwest.
The population of the Gaza Strip was estimated to be around 2.5 million people. The population density is among the highest in the world due to the small size of the territory and the large number of inhabitants.
The Gaza Strip is governed by the Palestinian political party Hamas since it took control in 2007.
The Gaza Strip faces high unemployment rates and poverty. Restrictions on the movement of goods imposed by Israel and Egypt have had a substantial impact on the territory's economy.
Since 2007, Israel and Egypt have maintained a blockade on the Gaza Strip, restricting the entry of goods and the movement of people.
The living conditions in the Gaza Strip have raised widespread humanitarian concerns. Issues like access to clean water, healthcare, and education have been exacerbated by the blockade.
The Gaza Strip has been a hotspot of conflict between Palestinian militants, particularly those associated with Hamas, and the Israeli military.
Many residents of the Gaza Strip are Palestinian refugees or their descendants who were displaced during the Arab-Israeli conflict of 1948.
Palestinians in the Gaza Strip have constructed an extensive network of tunnels beneath the border with Egypt to bypass the blockade and smuggle goods, including food, fuel, and weapons.
Various international organizations and countries provide humanitarian aid and support development projects in the Gaza Strip to improve living conditions.