Israeli Occupation Forces Continue Demolitions in Gaza Amid Ongoing Ceasefire Agreement
The Israeli occupation army has maintained its aggressive stance in Gaza, carrying out extensive demolitions of Palestinian homes despite an ongoing ceasefire agreement. As the death toll rises, rescue teams have recovered over 500 bodies from the rubble, with the majority of casualties being women and children. The destruction has been widespread, with multiple neighborhoods and residential structures targeted in a single day.
Key Takeaways:
- Since the start of the Israeli aggression in October 2023, the death toll in the Gaza Strip has risen to 68,858, with the majority being women and children.
- 170,664 others have been injured in the ongoing conflict, with 226 Palestinians killed and 594 wounded since the ceasefire agreement took effect on October 11.
- Rescue teams have recovered 499 bodies from the rubble, and 30 bodies have been returned by Israeli authorities, bringing the total number of recovered bodies to 225.
- Israeli forces launched heavy gunfire east of Gaza City and simultaneously demolished residential buildings in the neighborhoods of Al-Zaytoun and Al-Shujaiya.
- Israeli warplanes launched three airstrikes on Rafah, in southern Gaza, and artillery shelling and gunfire persisted in eastern Khan Younis.
Statistics:
- Death toll in the Gaza Strip since the start of the Israeli aggression: 68,858
- Number of injuries: 170,664
- Palestinians killed since the ceasefire agreement took effect on October 11: 226
- Palestinians wounded since the ceasefire agreement took effect on October 11: 594
- Bodies recovered from the rubble: 499
- Bodies returned by Israeli authorities: 30
- Total number of recovered bodies: 225
Sources:
- WAFA correspondent, Gaza
- Palestine News and Information Agency (WAFA)
- SyndiGate Media Inc.