The coastal enclave has been under an Israeli-imposed blockade since 2007. The siege has made life extremely difficult for the residents of Gaza. Many people in Gaza now depend on external help to survive. Israel has also launched several wars on Gaza, killing thousands of Palestinians there.
Gaza under siege for 15 years
The blockade in the Gaza strip has entered its 16th year and the siege started in 2007, after Hamas took control of Gaza.
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