Gaza

[gah-zuh, gaz-uh]

noun

1. Also called Gaza City. a seaport and ancient trade route center on the Mediterranean Sea, in the Gaza Strip, adjacent to southwest Israel: occupied by Israel since 1967 and under limited Palestinian self-administration since 1994.

2. Gaza Strip.

Gaza

/ ˈɡɑːzə /

noun

1. Arabic name: Ghazzah. a city in the Gaza Strip: a Philistine city in biblical times. It was under Egyptian administration from 1949 until occupied by Israel (1967). Pop: 787 000 (2005 est)

Word History and Origins

Origin of Gaza¹

First recorded in 1570–80; compare Arabic ghazzah, Biblical Hebrew 'ázāh 

Example Sentences

Hamas has said it agrees to the peace plan proposals in part, but has not responded to several key demands - including its disarmament and future role in Gaza.

From BBC

Some see Weiss as likely to tamp down coverage of Gaza or to emphasize narratives that align with the Israeli government’s ideology.

From Salon

The first minister has previously described Israel's armed response in Gaza as "genocide" and his government is pausing awards of public money to arms companies supplying Israel.

From BBC

She opposes Israel’s war in Gaza, bluntly describing it as a “genocide.”

From Salon

It is thought 48 Israeli hostages remain in Gaza, 20 of whom are believed to be alive.

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