Humanitarian crisis grows as Israel cuts off Gaza
The number of internally displaced people in Gaza is increasing as Israeli airstrikes continue. With all crossings closed, essential supplies including fuel, food and water cannot reach the territory, leaving residents in dire need. Hospitals and residents are relying on generators for power, which are running low on fuel, and water access is affected by power cuts.
LEBANON
SYRIA
Med. Sea
GOLAN
HEIGHTS
WEST
BANK
Tel Aviv
Jerusalem
Detail
GAZA
JORDAN
ISRAEL
EGYPT
Israeli fence
The 37 mile (60km) long fence consists of an underground concrete barrier, barbed wire, intrusion detection equipment and watchtowers. The only way to leave Gaza is through two designated crossings, though these only let permitted people through.
Access prohibited by Israel
There is a fishing zone limit of six nautical miles (11km) in the north and 15 nautical miles
(28km) in
the south.
6NM
Erez crossing
Beit Hanoun
Gaza
City
Nahal Oz
crossing
(closed since
2010)
15NM
Karni crossing
(closed since 2011)
Deir al Balah
Gaza power plant
Has the capacity to generate just 16% of Gaza’s electricity demand (2022), the enclave is reliant on Israel to fill the deficit.
GAZA
Khan Younis
Inside the fence there is a 985 feet (300m) restricted area, only accessible by farmers.
Rafah
Rafah
crossing
Gaza International Airport
(closed since 2002)
EGYPT
ISRAEL
Kerem Shalom
goods crossing
Egyptian fence
This section is 8 miles (12.6km) long and was built by Egypt, which operates a pedestrian and goods crossing.
5 miles
5 km
LEBANON
SYRIA
Med. Sea
GOLAN
HEIGHTS
WEST
BANK
Tel Aviv
Jerusalem
Detail
GAZA
JORDAN
ISRAEL
EGYPT
Israeli fence
The 37 mile (60km) long fence consists of an underground concrete barrier, barbed wire, intrusion detection equipment and watchtowers. The only way to leave Gaza is through two designated crossings, though these only let permitted people through.
Access prohibited by Israel
There is a fishing zone limit of six nautical miles (11km) in the north and 15 nautical miles (28km) in
the south.
6NM
Erez crossing
Beit Hanoun
Nahal Oz crossing
(closed since 2010)
Gaza
City
Karni crossing
(closed since 2011)
15NM
Deir al Balah
Gaza power plant
Has the capacity to generate just 16% of Gaza’s electricity demand (2022), the enclave is reliant on Israel to fill the deficit.
GAZA
Khan Younis
Rafah
Inside the fence there is a 985 feet (300m) restricted area, only accessible by farmers.
Rafah
crossing
EGYPT
Gaza International Airport
(closed since 2002)
ISRAEL
Kerem Shalom goods crossing
Egyptian fence
This section is 8 miles (12.6km) long and was built by Egypt, which operates a pedestrian and goods crossing.
5 miles
5 km
Israeli fence
The 37 mile (60km) long fence consists of an underground concrete barrier, barbed wire, intrusion detection equipment and watchtowers.
Access prohibited by Israel
There is a fishing zone limit of six nautical miles (11km) in the north and 15 nautical miles (28km) in the south.
6NM
Erez crossing
Beit Hanoun
The only way to leave Gaza is through two designated crossings, though these only let permitted people through.
Nahal Oz crossing
(closed since 2010)
Gaza
City
15NM
Karni crossing
(closed since 2011)
Gaza power plant
Has the capacity to generate just 16% of Gaza’s electricity demand (2022), the enclave is reliant on Israel to fill the deficit.
Deir al Balah
GAZA
Inside the fence there is a 985 feet (300m) restricted area, only accessible by farmers.
Khan Younis
LEBANON
SYRIA
Med. Sea
Rafah
GOLAN
HEIGHTS
ISRAEL
Rafah crossing
Gaza International Airport
(closed since 2002)
WEST
BANK
Tel Aviv
Kerem Shalom
goods crossing
Egyptian fence
This section is 8 miles (12.6km) long and was built by Egypt, which operates a pedestrian and goods crossing.
Jerusalem
Detail
GAZA
JORDAN
EGYPT
ISRAEL
EGYPT
5 miles
5 km