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Days of Palestine
10-07-2025
- Politics
- Days of Palestine
Gaza Strip Population Declines by 10% Compared to Mid-2025 Estimates
DayofPal– The Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics (PCBS) reported on Thursday an unprecedented decline in the population of the Gaza Strip. This shrinking is driven by increasing numbers of martyrs and missing persons, the departure of thousands from the territory, and a drop in birth rates, all as a result of the ongoing Israeli aggression. Population estimates indicate that the number of residents has fallen to approximately 2,129,724, a 6% decrease compared to projections for mid-2024. Furthermore, the population is estimated to have dropped to 2,114,301, representing a 10% decrease compared to the expected figures for mid-2025. The PCBS highlighted that this decline is expected to cause a profound shift in the age and gender composition of Gaza's population. The deliberate targeting of young age groups, especially children and youth, by the Israeli army threatens to distort the population pyramid, particularly its base, which is critical for natural population growth. This impact is not limited to the present but is projected to extend into the medium and long term. The loss of a significant number of men and women of reproductive age is expected to lead to a further decline in birth rates, creating a widening demographic gap that will affect Gaza's population structure for decades to come. Demographic estimates reveal that the Palestinian population is predominantly young, with individuals under 30 years old accounting for 65% of the total population. This percentage varies by region, with 63% in the West Bank and rising to 68% in the Gaza Strip. Children aged 0-4 years constitute 14% of the overall population, 13% in the West Bank and 15% in Gaza. Those under 15 years old make up about 37% of the population, split as 35% in the West Bank and 40% in Gaza. Meanwhile, children under 18 represent 43% of the total population, with 41% in the West Bank and 47% in Gaza. This youthful demographic underscores the urgent need for investment in critical sectors such as education, health, and employment to empower this large segment of the population to contribute effectively to the future development of Palestine. Shortlink for this post:
Shafaq News
30-06-2025
- Politics
- Shafaq News
Gaza City under fire: Israel kills +30 Palestinians
Israeli airstrikes hammered multiple areas of Gaza City on Monday, killing at least 33 Palestinians and wounding dozens more, local media reported. According to the Palestinian Information Center, strikes targeted the Al-Baqa rest café along the coast, the Ashwaq residential tower in eastern Gaza, and a phone charging station near Abu Asi on Al-Wehda Street. Most of the casualties were women and children, including one journalist. Since the war began in October 2023, the Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics has recorded 56,500 deaths, among them 18,000 children, 12,400 women, and 228 journalists. #صور من مكان المجزرة التي ارتكبها الاحتلال بقصف استراحة "الباقة" على شاطئ بحر غزة، والتي أسفرت عن أكثر من 20 شهيداً وعشرات الجرحى. — المركز الفلسطيني للإعلام (@PalinfoAr) June 30, 2025 The director of Al-Shifa Medical Complex reportedly warned that many of the injured remain in critical condition as the hospital faces severe shortages of supplies and fuel. 'Our teams are exhausted and working under extreme conditions,' he cautioned, describing the health system as near collapse. In a statement, Hamas urged Arab and Islamic countries, along with the international community, to intervene and stop what it called Israel's 'systematic ethnic cleansing campaign,' describing the strike on the crowded beach café as a 'massacre' of displaced civilians while accusing Israel of deliberately attacking shelters, aid centers, and residential neighborhoods. لحظة قصف طيران الاحتلال عمارة "أشواق" شرق مدينة غزة. — شبكة قدس الإخبارية (@qudsn) June 30, 2025 'These are clear war crimes happening in plain view,' the group charged, demanding global powers rein in what it described as Netanyahu's reckless and lawless campaign after nearly 20 months of relentless bombardment.
Shafaq News
28-06-2025
- Health
- Shafaq News
Malnutrition kills 66 children in Gaza
Shafaq News – Gaza At least 66 children have died from malnutrition in Gaza, with restrictions on aid deliveries continuing, the Health Ministry in the enclave reported on Saturday. Access to food, clean water and medical supplies remains severely limited across the territory, where thousands of children are suffering from severe acute malnutrition. Humanitarian workers have also warned that, without immediate intervention, the death toll among children is likely to rise further, emphasizing the urgency of reopening border crossings to prevent additional loss of life. According to the Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics, Israeli operations have killed at least 55,999 Palestinians, mostly women and children, since October 2023. As the humanitarian crisis worsens, an Egyptian source informed Russia Today that preparations are underway for a US-backed meeting in Doha aimed at securing a long-term ceasefire. The upcoming talks, involving Egyptian and Qatari mediators, are expected to center on a comprehensive proposal that includes a cessation of hostilities, the release of hostages, and the entry of humanitarian aid, with a focus on reconstruction efforts. Mediators have also urged Washington to press Israel for at least a two-week pause in military operations to enable formal negotiations to begin. Earlier this week
Shafaq News
28-06-2025
- Politics
- Shafaq News
Yemen's Houthis hit Beersheba
Shafaq News – Sanaa Yemen's Houthis (Ansarallah) launched a ballistic missile at Beersheba, the group announced on Saturday. In a statement, Yahya Saree, the group's military spokesperson, said a Zulfiqar missile 'successfully' struck a 'sensitive Israeli enemy target,' describing the attack as retaliation for what he called Israel's 'crimes against civilians' in Gaza. #معركة_الفتح_الموعود_والجهاد_المقدس — العميد يحيى سريع (@army21yemen) June 28, 2025 According to the Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics, Israeli operations have killed at least 55,999 Palestinians, mostly women and children, since October 2023.
Shafaq News
28-06-2025
- Politics
- Shafaq News
Israeli army reports intercepted Yemen missile over Negev
Shafaq News – Middle East On Saturday, Israel's military reported that a missile was launched from Yemen toward southern Israel, prompting air raid sirens in Be'er Sheva, the Dead Sea, and several areas across the Negev region. Air defense systems were activated in response. The military confirmed that interception efforts were initiated and that the projectile may have been ''successfully brought down.'' An explosion was also heard near Arad, east of Be'er Sheva, according to Israeli public radio. No group immediately claimed responsibility. Yemen's Houthi movement has previously launched long-range attacks toward Israel during the war in Gaza, where, according to the Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics, 55,999 people have been killed since October 2023, including 18,000 children and 12,400 women.
