At least 79 Palestinians were killed and 211 others injured in the last 24 hours in the Gaza Strip, as Israel’s ongoing military campaign continues to exact a devastating human toll.

Medical sources confirmed the figures, adding to a grim and growing tally that underscores the scale of the catastrophe unfolding in the besieged territory.

According to the Gaza Ministry of Health, the total number of Palestinians killed since the start of Israel’s genocidal war in October 2023 has soared to 53,901, with over 122,593 others wounded. The majority of the victims are women and children, raising further alarm among international observers and human rights organizations about the indiscriminate nature of the Israeli bombardment.

Since Israel resumed its large-scale assault on March 18, following a temporary two-month truce, an additional 3,747 Palestinians have been killed and 10,552 others injured. Health officials warn that the actual numbers could be significantly higher, as many victims remain buried under rubble or lie in areas inaccessible to emergency personnel.

Civil defense teams and ambulance crews are struggling to operate under extreme conditions, facing repeated Israeli strikes that target rescue operations. Dozens of calls for help go unanswered each day as bombed-out streets and constant air raids prevent access to victims trapped in collapsed buildings or lying wounded in open areas.

Despite urgent international appeals, including United Nations Security Council resolutions demanding an immediate ceasefire and interim rulings by the International Court of Justice calling for the prevention of genocide, Israel’s military campaign continues unabated. Humanitarian agencies warn that the already-dire situation in Gaza is spiraling toward complete collapse.

“The scale of death, destruction, and displacement is unprecedented,” said a health ministry spokesperson. “Hospitals are overwhelmed, morgues are overflowing, and medical supplies are nearly exhausted. This is no longer a war—it is a systematic extermination of a people.”

Calls for a comprehensive ceasefire and the establishment of protected humanitarian corridors continue to mount. Meanwhile, Palestinian families across Gaza face another night under fire, with no safe shelter, no food or water security, and little hope of rescue. (ILKHA)