The conflict in Gaza has entered its third year, becoming one of the longest-running and most controversial conflicts in modern history. International observers have repeatedly described it as a chain of "unprecedented" events, from the scale of casualties and the level of infrastructure destruction to the humanitarian impact on civilians.
According to international sources, the conflict erupted three years ago and quickly escalated into a large-scale military campaign. Successive rounds of fighting have led to waves of civilian displacement, disruptions to humanitarian aid and a crisis in health services across the Gaza Strip.
Throughout the three years, the international community has repeatedly called for a ceasefire, the opening of humanitarian corridors and increased aid for the population. Mediation efforts, however, have continued to face obstacles, while the situation on the ground remains complex.
This article recaps the main milestones of the conflict year by year, set against the backdrop of the international community's diplomatic and humanitarian responses, to give readers a systematic view of one of the most closely watched events in recent times.
