Gaza: Casualty figures escalate to 41,689, according to reports
On Wednesday, the Gaza Health Ministry reported that the Israeli military carried out five separate attacks in various locations within the Gaza Strip over the past 24 hours, resulting in the deaths and injuries of at least 212 civilians. Numerous individuals remain trapped beneath the debris of destroyed structures or are located on streets, according to the ministry's statement.
The Gaza Health Ministry reported on Wednesday that the Israeli military has been accused of carrying out five major assaults across various locations in the Gaza Strip within the last 24 hours. These actions have resulted in at least 212 civilian casualties, including both fatalities and injuries. Additionally, many individuals remain trapped beneath the debris of demolished structures or stranded on thoroughfares, according to the ministry’s statement.
The health ministry has reported that the Israeli army’s actions in various parts of Gaza over the past 24 hours have resulted in significant civilian casualties. At least 51 individuals lost their lives, and 161 others sustained injuries and were subsequently hospitalized, according to official sources.
The health ministry reported a significant increase in casualties due to the Israeli bombardments and shooting attacks that commenced on October 7. The death toll has risen to 41,689, while the number of injured individuals has reached 96,625.
The Gaza Strip has faced intensive bombardment following a cross-border operation initiated by Hamas’s armed faction, the al-Qassam Brigades, on October 7, 2023.
In addition to the significant loss of life and widespread displacement of residents, essential supplies of food, fuel, water, and medical provisions have been depleted for Gaza’s 2.3 million inhabitants. This dire situation is attributed to the stringent Israeli blockade and extensive devastation of infrastructure and facilities.
