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Gaza Death Toll Rises to 61,827 as Ongoing Israeli War Continues

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The Israeli war on the Gaza Strip, which began on October 7, 2023, has resulted in a devastating toll, with 61,827 deaths and 155,275 injuries reported by the Palestinian Ministry of Health in Gaza. The ministry's statement revealed that in the past 24 hours, hospitals in the Strip received 51 dead people, including two who were recovered from under rubble, and 369 injured. The death toll has surpassed 10,300 since Israel violated the ceasefire agreement on March 18, with 42,865 injuries reported. The humanitarian crisis deepens, with 1,898 aid-related casualties, including 14,113 injuries, and 240 starvation-related deaths, including 107 children.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Palestinian Ministry of Health in Gaza reports a death toll of 61,827 and 155,275 injuries, with 51 dead people and 369 injured in the past 24 hours.
  • Since Israel violated the ceasefire agreement on March 18, the death toll has increased to 10,300, with 42,865 injuries reported.
  • Health officials emphasize that many victims remain trapped under the rubble of destroyed buildings, unable to be retrieved due to ongoing Israeli targeting and a lack of necessary equipment.
  • The total number of aid-related casualties is 1,898, with 14,113 injuries, and the total number of starvation-related deaths is 240, including 107 children.
  • One child died from starvation and malnutrition, highlighting the severe humanitarian crisis.
  • The Israeli occupation continues its campaign of extermination against Gaza's population, aiming to forcibly displace residents, while ignoring international calls to halt the massacres and open border crossings for humanitarian aid.

Statistics:

  • Death toll: 61,827
  • Total injuries: 155,275
  • Deaths in the past 24 hours: 51
  • Injured in the past 24 hours: 369
  • Total deaths since Israel violated the ceasefire agreement: 10,300
  • Total injuries since Israel violated the ceasefire agreement: 42,865
  • Aid-related casualties: 1,898, including 14,113 injuries
  • Starvation-related deaths: 240, including 107 children
  • Total people seeking humanitarian aid: 1,898, with 250 injured in the past 24 hours

Sources:

  • Palestinian Ministry of Health in Gaza statement.

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