Report reveals widespread destruction, deteriorated humanitarian situation in Gaza in 2025

The Government Media Office in the Gaza Strip on Wednesday released a report on casualties, infrastructure damage, and economic losses in the Palestinian enclave at the end of 2025, revealing widespread destruction across multiple sectors, with the humanitarian situation continuing to deteriorate.

The report indicated that approximately 2.4 million Gaza residents were continuously affected by military operations over the past year, with nearly 90 percent of buildings damaged.

Israeli forces currently control about 55 percent of the Gaza Strip's territory, and dropped over 112,000 metric tons of explosives across the entire Gaza Strip in 2025, according to the statement.

The office said that at least 29,117 Palestinians were killed or went missing in 2025, with the death toll continuing to rise.

Meanwhile, Gaza's healthcare system was left under immense pressure, with 22 hospitals ceasing operations and 62,853 injured individuals admitted for treatment, said the report.

In the education sector, 30 educational institutions were completely destroyed, and 95 percent of schools sustained damage. Over 1,000 students were killed, and approximately 785,000 students were deprived of their right to regular education, said the office, adding that the conflict also resulted in casualties among teachers and academic staff.

Gaza's infrastructure suffered massive destruction to water supply, electricity, sewage treatment, and road systems, according to the report.

Approximately 106,000 housing units have been completely destroyed, forcing around 2 million people to flee their homes. Eighty-seven shelters were targeted by Israeli military attacks, the office said.

Other sectors, including agriculture, livestock, and fisheries, also sustained severe losses, with over 80 percent of farmland destroyed, 60 percent of greenhouses demolished, and the fishing industry nearly wiped out, according to the report.

Regarding humanitarian aid, border crossings into the Gaza Strip remained closed for over 220 days, preventing large quantities of relief supplies from entering and exacerbating food shortages and medical crises, the statement said.

It also reported that approximately 650,000 children faced hunger risks, 40,000 infants were in life-threatening conditions due to lack of food, and some critically ill patients were unable to access external medical treatment.

The report estimated that direct economic losses across 15 critical sectors in the Gaza Strip exceeded 33 billion U.S. dollars by 2025, posing long-term challenges to infrastructure repair, public service restoration, and economic reconstruction.

Since the first phase of the Gaza ceasefire agreement took effect in October 2025, the truce has generally held. The release of detained personnel has been completed, and ground conflicts have significantly decreased. However, as 2026 unfolds, the second phase of the ceasefire agreement remains stalled.

Meanwhile, pressure from the U.S. and Israel persists. Israel has revoked the permits for some humanitarian aid organizations operating in Gaza, starting January 1, 2026. Reports further indicate that the U.S. and Israel have agreed that Hamas must disarm within two months.

Regarding the demand for "disarming Hamas," the Qassam Brigades, the armed wing of Hamas, issued a statement affirming its commitment to self-defense.

Report reveals widespread destruction, deteriorated humanitarian situation in Gaza in 2025

Report reveals widespread destruction, deteriorated humanitarian situation in Gaza in 2025

Report reveals widespread destruction, deteriorated humanitarian situation in Gaza in 2025

Report reveals widespread destruction, deteriorated humanitarian situation in Gaza in 2025

Farmers in India, a major agricultural producer and fertilizer importer, are raising concerns over fertilizer availability ahead of the planting season, as the escalating Middle East conflict and disruptions to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz put global supplies at risk.

The Middle East serves as both a vital energy hub and a major global fertilizer supplier, yet the ongoing U.S.-Israeli war with Iran has heightened risks of disruption to international supplies.

Chand Singh Yadav, a farmer in Haryana, a northern Indian state, said poor crop yields would be disastrous for the country and called on the government to ensure adequate supplies of fertilizers, agrochemicals and seeds to prevent a food crisis. "Without fertilizers, our crops will not grow well, and this would be disastrous for the entire country. If farmers cannot grow crops, people will not be able to buy food in the market. We urge the government to improve the supply system for fertilizers, agrochemicals and seeds to prevent the country and society as a whole from sliding into a food crisis," he said.

The Indian government is stepping up subsidies for farmers and optimizing fertilizer distribution and allocation to stabilize the supply. Prices have remained broadly stable, but demand is expected to surge ahead of the planting season, potentially exacerbating supply pressures.

"The current situation is worrying for us farmers. Spring sowing has not yet started, and the rainy season has not arrived. Fertilizer prices are temporarily stable, but in two months, demand for agricultural fertilizers will become pressing. Without fertilizers, it will be difficult to properly cultivate various types of crops. Urea and diammonium phosphate are especially critical. Crops can only grow normally when these fertilizers are applied. As these fertilizers are largely imported, if the conflict persists, supplies cannot be guaranteed," said Santosh Mishra, a farmer in India's eastern state of Odisha.

Escalating Middle East conflict strains India’s fertilizer supply

Escalating Middle East conflict strains India’s fertilizer supply