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History & geography

Gaza Strip

The Gaza Strip is a coastal territory along the Mediterranean Sea that forms part of the Occupied Palestinian Territory.

Why it matters

It is home to more than two million Palestinians, many of whom are registered refugees, and has been subject to severe blockade, conflict and humanitarian crisis.

Key context

The United Nations and the International Court of Justice treat Gaza as part of the Occupied Palestinian Territory. International authorities have repeatedly stressed that Gaza remains occupied under international law and constitutes part of a single territorial unit with the West Bank and East Jerusalem.

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