Gaza

American

[gah-zuh, gaz-uh] / ˈgɑ zə, ˈgæz ə /

noun

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.
Gaza Strip.

Gaza British

/ ˈɡɑːzə /

noun

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)

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Etymology

Origin of Gaza

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

Example Sentences

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Four months into a fragile ceasefire in war-torn Gaza, most of the more than two million population relies on aid – for food, medical care and water.

From BBC

Modi's visit came as tensions in the Middle East and around the Gaza conflict continue to shape diplomatic calculations in the region.

From Barron's

The term intifada came into popular use during the Palestinian uprising against the Israeli occupation of the West Bank and Gaza Strip in 1987.

From BBC

India has condemned the deadly 7 October Hamas-led attacks and expressed solidarity with Israel, while also voicing concern over civilian casualties in Gaza and reiterating its support for a two-state solution.

From BBC

They are expected to see initiatives they have helped fund to medically evacuate children from the war in Gaza to the Middle East nation.

From BBC

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