Gaza is the largest city in the Gaza Strip and the Palestinian territories. The city, which has a population of approximately 410,000 in the inner city and 1.4 million people in the metropolitan area, has been inhabited since 3000BC. The city is frequently termed "Gaza City" in order to distinguish it from the larger Gaza Strip. Etymology The name "Gaza" (pronounced Aza in Hebrew), may be derived from the Hebrew word "az," for strong. History The history of Gaza, one of the oldest cities in the… (More on Gaza)