The Palestinian deaths in the Gaza Strip exceed 41,900 on the first anniversary of the war in the Palestinian enclave, which began on October 7, 2023 after Hamas attacks in communities in southern Israel. that left 1,200 dead.
The Israeli offensive has caused the death of 41,909 people – almost 17,000 minors – and 97,303 injured, according to data from the Gaza Ministry of Health, controlled by Hamas.
In the last 24 hours, Gazan authorities reported 39 dead and 137 wounded in the enclave, where the war continues after a year of fighting, with 728 casualties among Israeli troops, including in the attacks on October 7.
The Ministry also reported that 65% of health institutions are damaged and with an occupancy ratio of 300%, especially in intensive care units, which makes health care very difficult, including 50,000 pregnant women and 12,000 cancer patients. .
The Israeli Army, which is now concentrating its military offensive within the enclave of Jabalia, in the north, and Khan Yunis, in the south, reported that five rockets were launched in the last few hours from that southern city towards central Israel, with impacts.
Israeli statement
“As one year has passed since the Hamas massacre of October 7, the terrorist organization continues its tireless attempts to carry out attacks against Israeli civilians,” the Army said in a statement.
The Arabic spokesman for the Israel Defense Forces, Avichay Adraee, launched this Monday a new evacuation order for Palestinians from the towns of Beir Hanoun, Beit Lahia and Jabalia, in the north of the enclave, to move to the “humanitarian zone” in the south of the Strip.
“Israeli forces are currently operating in great force in the area. For their safety, they must evacuate these areas immediately,” said Adraee.
Palestinian situation
Thousands of Palestinians remain in northern Gaza, where Israel believes Hamas militants are regrouping in that area, where Israeli troops had already dismantled the group’s battalions.
The commander of CENTCOM (the central command of the US armed forces), Michael Kurilla, is visiting the region and yesterday met with the Israeli chief of staff, Herzi Halevi, to address the security situation in the area , where the conflict has spread to numerous fronts, such as Lebanon, while an Israeli attack on Iran is expected, in response to the one launched by Tehran with ballistic missiles on October 1.
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2024-10-08 10:57:09
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The Devastating Israel-Hamas War: One Year Later
As the world marks the first anniversary of the Israel-Hamas war, which began on October 7, 2023, the situation in the Gaza Strip remains dire. The conflict, sparked by Hamas attacks in southern Israel that left 1,200 people dead [[1]][[2]], has claimed the lives of over 41,900 Palestinians, including nearly 17,000 minors, according to the Gaza Ministry of Health.
The Israeli offensive, which has been ongoing for a year, has not only caused an unprecedented number of casualties but also severely damaged the health infrastructure in the Gaza Strip. A staggering 65% of health institutions are reported to be damaged, with an occupancy ratio of 300%, particularly in intensive care units [[Original Article]].
To put these numbers into perspective, it is essential to recognize the scale of the devastation. In the last 24 hours alone, Gazan authorities reported 39 dead and 137 wounded, highlighting the ongoing nature of the conflict [[Original Article]]. The number of Israeli casualties, including those from the October 7 attacks, stands at 728 [[Original Article]]. It is also worth noting that the initial Hamas attacks, which led to this war, resulted in the deaths of over 1,200 Israelis and foreign nationals, with at least 282 women and 36 children being killed in a single day [[2]].
Furthermore, the war has led to widespread displacement, with many Palestinians being forced to flee their homes in search of safety. The severity of the situation is underscored by the fact that more than 40,000 Palestinians were killed in Gaza, according to the territory’s Health Ministry [[3]].
the Israel-Hamas war has had a catastrophic impact on both Israelis and Palestinians. The devastating numbers of casualties and damage to infrastructure serve as a stark reminder of the urgent need for a peaceful resolution to this conflict. It is essential for world leaders to come together to find a solution that addresses the underlying issues driving this war, rather than simply treating its symptoms.
References:
[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Israel%E2%80%93Hamas_war
[2] https://www.oxfam.org/en/press-releases/more-women-and-children-killed-gaza-israeli-military-any-other-recent-conflict
[3] https://apnews.com/article/gaza-death-toll-hamas-war-israel-40000-32a79e03c8eb62669412dab23d03219e
