Hamas boasts of the "glorious day" among the ruins of homes | Situation report in Gaza, 3 years later
Three years after October 7, ynet presents a situation report of the Gaza Strip: about 82% of buildings have been damaged, the IDF holds about 63% of the territory and is establishing outposts, alongside a decline in support for Hamas in polls. The article combines destruction data, resident testimonies, conflicting Palestinian reactions to the event, and Israeli data on the humanitarian situation.
Three years after the October 7, 2026 attack, ynet presents a comprehensive situation report of the Gaza Strip. According to UN analysis, about 82% of structures in the Strip have been damaged — more than 200,000 buildings, about two-thirds of which were destroyed. The IDF holds about 63% of the Strip's territory and has established about 40 new outposts. In a poll by the Palestinian Center for Policy and Survey Research from August 2026, support for Hamas in the Strip stands at 33% and among the general Palestinian public at 24%. Satisfaction with Hamas's performance has eroded to 38% compared to 51% ten months ago. However, 62% of Strip residents oppose disarming Hamas before a full Israeli withdrawal. The article brings conflicting Palestinian voices: Strip resident Alina harshly criticized the October 7 celebrations, and Egyptian writer Abdullah Ibrahim called the day "the day the madmen opened the way for the Zionists to destroy all of Gaza." Conversely, Hamas activists and influencer Aboud Batah continue to present the attack as a "glorious day" and "beautiful memory." On the humanitarian side, an Israeli security source claims the situation is "stable and much better" than before: since the ceasefire in October 2025, more than 2.2 million tons of food have entered the Strip, food prices have dropped by about 83%, and 41 bakeries produce more than 3 million pitas daily. In the medical field, more than 24,000 tons of medical equipment have entered, and in the water sector, more than 70,000 cubic meters of water are supplied daily — more than 60 liters per person. The security establishment claims Hamas exploits aid mechanisms for tax collection and hoarding goods.