A Palestinian man living in a refugee camp in northern Gaza has talked of the 'indescribable' pain he has experienced over the past year as the conflict in the beleaguered enclave continues. The war in Gaza was sparked following a brutal attack by Hamas and other Palestinian armed groups in southern Israel and has led to an ongoing offensive by Israeli forces against the militants.

The Gaza Strip, under Hamas control since 2007, is not claimed by Israel, though it was under Israeli military administration from 1967 to 2005. Despite some Israeli calls for its annexation, Gaza remains distinct,