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Gaza Under Siege: Israeli War on Palestinians Claims 58,026 Lives

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The Gaza Strip is reeling from a devastating Israeli onslaught, with the Health Ministry reporting at least 58,026 Palestinian deaths since October 2023. The Israeli army's attacks, which resumed on March 18, have killed 7,450 people and injured 26,479 others, shattering a ceasefire and prisoner exchange agreement. The situation on the ground remains dire, with many victims still trapped under the rubble and rescuers unable to reach them. As the international community grapples with the humanitarian crisis, Israel faces mounting pressure at the International Criminal Court, where arrest warrants have been issued for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant for war crimes and crimes against humanity.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Israeli war on Gaza has claimed at least 58,026 Palestinian lives since October 2023, according to the Health Ministry.
  • The Health Ministry has reported 139 bodies brought to hospitals in the last 24 hours, with 425 people injured, taking the total number of injuries to 138,520.
  • 28 Palestinians were killed and over 180 injured while trying to get humanitarian aid in the last 24 hours, bringing the total number of Palestinians killed while seeking aid to 833.
  • The Israeli army has killed 7,450 people and injured 26,479 others since resuming its attacks on March 18.
  • Israel faces genocide charges at the International Court of Justice and war crimes and crimes against humanity charges at the International Criminal Court.
  • International Criminal Court issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant for war crimes and crimes against humanity in Gaza.

Statistics:

  • At least 58,026 Palestinians have been killed in the Israeli war on Gaza since October 2023.
  • 139 bodies were brought to hospitals in the last 24 hours.
  • 425 people were injured in the last 24 hours.
  • Total number of injuries stands at 138,520.
  • 7,450 people have been killed by the Israeli army since March 18.
  • 26,479 others have been injured by the Israeli army since March 18.
  • Over 5,432 Palestinians have been wounded while trying to get humanitarian aid.
  • 833 Palestinians have been killed while seeking aid.

Sources:

  • Health Ministry
  • International Criminal Court (N.B. - No date mentioned) [1]
  • International Court of Justice
  • Reuters [2]

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