A look back at two years of devastating conflict in Gaza

Since the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack that killed around 1,200 Israelis and led to 251 hostages being taken, the conflict has escalated with devastating casualties—around 66,000 Palestinians have died amid sieges and military offensives in Gaza. Multiple ceasefires and hostage exchanges have occurred, but violence and humanitarian crises continue, with international calls for peace growing louder. Recent talks under a U.S.-backed plan offer hope for a resolution as both sides await a potential end to the war.