Gaza City
Gaza, also called as Gaza City, is a city in the Gaza Strip, Palestine. As of 2022, it is the largest city in the State of Palestine, with 590,481 inhabitants in 2017. The city is spread across an area of 45 square kilometres (17 sq mi). Gaza is one of the principal coastal cities in the country, home to Palestine's only port. Located some 76.6 kilometres (47.6 mi) northwest from the country's proclaimed capital Jerusalem, the city is located on the coast of the Mediterranean Sea. Prior to the 2023 Israel–Hamas war, it was the most populous city in the State of Palestine, when massive displacement happened during the war.
Some of the key events about Gaza City
- 1917Gaza City was captured by British forces during World War I, ending Ottoman rule
- 1948The city came under Egyptian military administration following the Arab-Israeli War
- 1956Gaza City was briefly occupied by Israeli forces during the Suez Crisis
- 1967The first university in Gaza, the Islamic University of Gaza, was established
- 1967The city fell under Israeli occupation during the Six-Day War
- 1987The Palestine Red Crescent Society hospital opened to provide medical care
- 1987The First Intifada began, leading to violent clashes between Palestinians and Israeli forces
- 1994The Palestinian National Authority established its headquarters in Gaza City
- 1998Gaza International Airport began operations, connecting Gaza to the world
- 2000The Gaza Seaport project was initiated to improve maritime access
- 2000The Second Intifada erupted, resulting in increased violence and economic hardship
- 2005The Gaza Industrial Estate was opened to boost local economic development
- 2005Israel's unilateral disengagement from Gaza led to the destruction of Israeli settlements
- 2006Hamas took control of Gaza, leading to international isolation and economic blockade
- 2007The Gaza Music School was founded to promote cultural education
- 2008Operation Cast Lead began, resulting in significant destruction and civilian casualties
- 2011The Gaza Marathon was held for the first time, promoting sports and unity
- 2012Gaza's first Olympic-size swimming pool was completed
- 2014The Gaza Reconstruction Mechanism was established to facilitate rebuilding efforts
- 2014Operation Protective Edge caused extensive damage to Gaza City's infrastructure and housing
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