Gaza's death toll reaches 41,965 amid intensified Israeli attacks
The death toll in the Gaza Strip has reached a staggering 41,965, with over 97,590 people injured as Israeli occupation forces continue their bombardment, according to local health authorities.
Medical reports indicate that Israeli forces committed eight massacres against Palestinian families in the last 24 hours, resulting in the deaths of at least 56 individuals and leaving 278 others injured.
The ongoing Israeli offensive, which began on October 7, has predominantly claimed the lives of women and children. Emergency services are struggling to reach many of the victims trapped beneath rubble or scattered on the roads, as Israeli forces are reportedly obstructing the movement of ambulances and civil defense teams across the besieged enclave.
Medical professionals and local authorities have raised alarms about the escalating humanitarian crisis, with mounting fatalities and injuries exacerbated by the restricted access to essential services. As the death toll climbs, the international community continues to call for immediate measures to ensure the protection of civilians and humanitarian aid workers in Gaza.
Efforts to recover bodies and provide emergency assistance remain hampered by ongoing airstrikes and ground operations, leaving thousands of families in dire need of help. The humanitarian situation in Gaza is rapidly deteriorating, with no immediate end in sight to the violence. (ILKHA)