Gazan children on Wednesday amid damage from an 'Israeli' strike the previous night in Jabaliya.

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Gaza mourns 2025 as another deadliest year, fears of displacement grow

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Palestine

Gaza records over 77,500 martyrs in 2025, including 20,000 children, with 90% of infrastructure destroyed.
International “guardianship” raises fears of imposed control amid ongoing displacement threats.

The year 2025 closes over Gaza as the deadliest chapter in the ongoing Palestinian Nakba, leaving the Strip in ruins and casting a harsh spotlight on the failure of the international community to halt the cycles of genocide and destruction.

Fragile ceasefire collapses

The year began with a tenuous ceasefire in January, offering a brief respite over the rubble of Gaza. However, by March 18, 'Israel' resumed its attacks, shattering any hope that temporary arrangements could ensure security without robust international guarantees.

The ensuing months saw systematic escalation, including the weaponization of starvation, which led the Global Initiative for Phased Food Security Classification to declare famine in Gaza by August.

Human toll and infrastructure collapse

Statistics reveal a staggering loss of life, more than 77,500 martyrs and missing persons, including over 20,000 children. Civil infrastructure suffered 90% destruction, with reconstruction costs estimated at 70 billion dollars.

On the political front, September brought a controversial US-backed plan under former President Donald Trump, ratified through UN Resolution 2803, effectively imposing a two-year “international guardianship” over Gaza, sparking fears of undermining Palestinian self-determination. Despite another ceasefire in October, continuous breaches and border closures rendered the agreement ineffective.

Targeted assassinations and media casualties

The year also saw intensified targeting of resistance leaders. Hamas mourned several senior commanders, including Mohammed Al-Sanwar and Mohammed Shabana, alongside the military spokesperson "Abu Obaida", whose death marked a symbolic blow to the movement. Journalists paid a heavy price, with 56 killed in 2025 alone, bringing the total number of journalists killed since the start of the 'Israeli' war on Gaza to 257.

“Abu Obaida”, revealed for the first time as Huthaifah Khalout, had become a global symbol of the resistance. His death leaves a void in the military media operations of the movement.

Mohammed Sinwar, chief of staff and architect of tunnel operations, represented another critical loss for the military council, a key strategist who survived multiple assassination attempts before his death at the end of 2025.

Displacement fears and international scrutiny

Beyond the immediate human and infrastructural devastation, concerns over forced displacement intensified, fueled by 'Israeli' plans and discussions around resettling Palestinians in areas such as Somaliland, a proposal met with strong Palestinian rejection.

As 2025 ends, 'Israeli' faces unprecedented international isolation, war crime accusations, and waves of boycott campaigns. For Gaza, the year closes amid deep scars, leaving open the question of whether this was the peak of destruction or the start of a renewed international effort to restore Palestinian rights.