Death toll in Gaza rises to 45,059, over 107,000 injured amid continued Israeli attacks
The death toll in the Gaza Strip has surged to 45,059, with more than 107,041 individuals injured since the escalation of Israeli attacks began on October 7, 2023, according to local health authorities.
The majority of the victims are women and children, reflecting the devastating impact on civilian populations.
Over the past 24 hours alone, Israeli forces carried out three massacres targeting families, resulting in the deaths of at least 31 Palestinians and injuries to 79 others, medical sources confirmed.
Emergency services remain overwhelmed, with rescue operations severely hindered. Civil defense and ambulance crews have been unable to reach numerous casualties and recover bodies trapped under rubble or scattered across roads due to ongoing Israeli military operations and restrictions on movement.
The situation persists despite mounting international pressure. The United Nations Security Council has repeatedly called for an immediate ceasefire, while the International Court of Justice has issued directives urging measures to prevent genocide and alleviate the worsening humanitarian crisis.
With the war-torn enclave’s infrastructure in ruins and humanitarian conditions deteriorating rapidly, local authorities warn that the actual number of casualties may be far higher as many remain unreachable amidst the relentless bombardment. (ILKHA)