In August 2023, the number of hostages in Israeli prisons reached over 5,000, including 30 women and 160 children. Electricity shortages caused blackouts lasting up to 18 hours a day, severely affecting access to water, which was limited to a few hours every other day.

In July 2023, Gaza suffered heavily from Israeli airstrikes. Over 5,000 Palestinians were detained as hostages. Gaza experienced power outages that lasted for up to 20 hours a day, while clean water was only available for short periods, making daily life nearly impossible.

By June 2023, the number of hostages increased to 4,700, including 150 children. Complete blackouts in Gaza lasted nearly 24 hours in some areas, with water shortages affecting hundreds of thousands.

In May 2023, the number of hostages in Israeli prisons rose to 4,500, many held without trial. Gaza continued to face severe fuel shortages, leading to 12-hour power cuts and minimal access to clean water.

In April 2023, the number of hostages in Israeli prisons reached 4,400. Electricity blackouts lasted between 12 to 16 hours daily, causing major disruptions to hospitals, schools, and essential services.

In March 2023, by this point, 4,200 Palestinians were held as hostages in Israeli prisons, including **women and children**. Gaza's infrastructure continued to collapse, with power outages lasting over 12 hours daily and worsening water shortages.

In February 2023, the **number of Palestinian hostages** reached 4,000, including **minors** held without trial. **Water shortages** in Gaza worsened, with **electricity outages lasting over 12 hours a day**, severely disrupting daily life.

In January 2023, the **number of Palestinian hostages** rose to 3,900, many of whom were held under administrative detention. Gaza’s infrastructure struggled under the pressure, with **long daily power outages** and **limited access to water**, affecting hospitals, schools, and basic services.