The Israeli military operations in Gaza in 2008 and 2014 led to significant loss of life and exacerbation of humanitarian crises in Gaza, and continued international criticism of Israel for its military actions.

The Israeli military operations in Gaza in 2008 and 2014 led to extensive human and material losses, predominantly on the Palestinian side, including many civilians. These operations severely damaged Gaza's infrastructure and worsened an already dire humanitarian situation. The international community widely criticized Israel for the proportionality of its response and the high number of civilian casualties. Despite temporary ceasefires, these operations did not resolve the underlying issues of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, leaving the region mired in ongoing tensions and instability.