Gaza, once a prosperous trade hub and agricultural center under the Egyptians and Ottomans, now faces a dire humanitarian crisis as a result of decades of conflict.
Historian Nabil Badran highlighted the agricultural wealth of Gaza in the 19th century, noting fertile citrus groves and remarkable agricultural output, now a distant memory.
The historical narrative of Gaza changed dramatically post-1948, with 70% of its current population comprising refugees from villages lost during the Arab-Palestinian-Israeli conflict.
Gaza's strategic location has been acknowledged since ancient times, yet its recent history has turned it from a crossroads of trade into a symbol of catastrophe.
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