The history of Gaza, the land of pride
The history of Gaza, the land of pride
Gaza is a Palestinian coastal city, the largest city in the Gaza Strip and located in its north, at the southern end of the eastern coast of the Mediterranean Sea.
It is 78 km away from the city of Jerusalem to the southwest. It is the administrative center of the Gaza Governorate and the largest city in the Palestinian Authority in terms of population. The population of Gaza City reached 590,481 thousand people in 2017 AD, making it the largest concentration of Palestinians in Palestine. Its area is 56 km2, making it one of the most densely populated cities in the world.
Gaza dates back to the Bronze Age and has been an important trading center since ancient times. The city passed through many civilizations, including Canaanite, Roman, Byzantine, and Islamic.
In 1948, after the Palestine War, Israel occupied most of Palestine, including the city of Jerusalem. But the Gaza Strip remained under Egyptian rule until 1967, when Israel also occupied it.
In 2005, Israel withdrew from the Gaza Strip, leaving the Palestinian Authority in charge of its governance. But Israel still controls the Strip's maritime and air borders, limiting Palestinians' freedom of movement.
The Gaza Strip suffers from many problems, including poverty, unemployment, and overpopulation. It is also constantly exposed to Israeli bombing.
The meaning of the name Gaza:
There are several theories about the meaning of the name Gaza. One theory is that the name is derived from the Persian word "gaza", which means "royal treasure". Another theory says that the name is derived from the Greek word "gaza", which means "wealth or treasury".
The historical importance of Gaza:
Gaza was an important city in ancient history. It was an important commercial center, and it was also a religious center. The city passed through many civilizations, including Canaanite, Roman, Byzantine, and Islamic.
In the Canaanite era, Gaza was an important city in the Kingdom of Jericho. It was an important commercial center, and it was also a religious center. The city was destroyed in the twelfth century BC by the Egyptians.
In Roman times, Gaza was an important city in Roman Palestine. It was an important commercial center, and it was also a religious center. The city was destroyed in the seventh century AD by the Arabs.
In the Islamic era, Gaza was an important city in the Islamic Caliphate. It was an important commercial center, and it was also a religious center. The city was destroyed in the eleventh century AD by the Crusaders.
In modern times, Gaza was an important city in Ottoman Palestine. It was an important commercial center, and it was also a religious center. The city was occupied in 1917 by the British.
In the Israeli era, Gaza was an important city in Israel. It was an important commercial center, and it was also a religious center. The city was occupied in 1967 by Israel.
Current situation in Gaza:
The Gaza Strip suffers from many problems, including poverty, unemployment, and overpopulation. It is also constantly exposed to Israeli bombing.
In 2006, the Hamas party won the general elections in the Gaza Strip. The Hamas party has taken control of the Strip ever since.
In 2014, war broke out in Gaza between Israel and Hamas. The war resulted in the deaths of more than 2,000 Palestinians and 13 Israelis.
In 2021, the Gaza War broke out again between Israel and Hamas. The war resulted in the deaths of more than 250 Palestinians and 12 Israelis.
The Palestinians hope that they will be able to liberate their country from the usurping occupation. But this matter depends on defeating the occupation and eliminating the usurping occupiers of the Palestinian land.
Gaza is still exposed to the worst types of bombing, siege and famine.
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