Gaza's casualty count soars: 43,259 dead, over 101,000 injured amid relentless attacks
The Gaza Strip has seen an alarming rise in casualties as Israeli forces carried out multiple attacks within the last 24 hours, resulting in 55 additional deaths and leaving 186 wounded, according to local medical reports.
Health authorities now confirm a staggering death toll of 43,259 Palestinians since hostilities escalated on October 7, 2023, with over 101,827 reported injuries. Women and children comprise the majority of the casualties, highlighting the severe toll on civilians amid ongoing military strikes.
Emergency services in Gaza report persistent obstacles in reaching affected areas due to road destruction and restrictions placed on ambulance and civil defense movement by Israeli forces. As a result, many injured civilians remain unreached, and bodies are left under debris in conflict zones, intensifying the humanitarian crisis.
Calls for an immediate ceasefire continue, with the United Nations Security Council appealing for restraint and the International Court of Justice urging preventive measures against alleged genocide. However, the bombardments remain unabated, and humanitarian appeals go unanswered as the situation in Gaza grows increasingly dire. (ILKHA)
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