Many historical sites in the Gaza Strip have become ruins after suffering devastating Israeli attacks over the past year since the outbreak of the latest round of conflict between Palestine and Israel.

Soon after the militants who carried out the attacks of Oct. 7, 2023, retreated into Gaza with more than 200 hostages in tow, it became clear to U.S. officials that a negotiated agreement was likely the only way to rescue a majority of the captives.

One year after the Gaza war between Israel and Hamas began, 42, 000 people are dead and massive destruction of the besieged strip has occurred.

Gaza's health authority reports the death toll in Gaza is nearing 42,000 after a year of Israel's military campaign following the October 7 Hamas terror attacks. The UN says those numbers are reliable.