Gaza Under Siege: Devastating Toll of Israeli Genocidal War

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The number of Palestinians killed in Israel's genocidal war on the Gaza Strip has risen to 61,897 since October 2023, according to the Health Ministry in the blockaded enclave. The ministry also reported 11 new deaths from starvation and malnutrition, bringing the total number of famine-related deaths to 251, with 108 of them being children. The humanitarian crisis in Gaza worsens daily, with Israeli airstrikes continuing and civil defense teams facing equipment shortages. The international community has issued arrest warrants for Israeli officials, including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, for war crimes and crimes against humanity.

Key Takeaways:

  • The total number of Palestinians killed in Israel's genocidal war on Gaza since October 2023 is 61,897, with 70 people killed in the last 24 hours.
  • 385 people were injured in the last 24 hours, bringing the total number of injuries to 155,660 since October 2023.
  • 11 new deaths from starvation and malnutrition have been reported, bringing the total number of famine-related deaths to 251, with 108 of them being children.
  • 26 people were killed and 175 injured in incidents where they attempted to access humanitarian aid in the last 24 hours.
  • Since May 27, Israeli forces have killed 1,924 Palestinians and injured 14,288 others as they tried to reach desperately needed food and supplies.
  • Israel's blockade of Gaza has plunged 2.4 million residents into a worsening humanitarian disaster marked by widespread famine, disease, and the collapse of basic infrastructure.
  • The 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:

  • Total Palestinians killed: 61,897 (since October 2023)
  • Died in last 24 hours: 70
  • Total injuries: 155,660 (since October 2023)
  • Injured in last 24 hours: 385
  • Famine-related deaths: 251 (with 108 being children)
  • Israeli airstrikes continuing, severely hampering search and rescue efforts.
  • Civil defense teams facing extreme equipment shortages.
  • Number of Palestinians killed attempting to access humanitarian aid: 1,924 (since May 27).
  • Number of Palestinians injured attempting to access humanitarian aid: 14,288 (since May 27).

Sources:

  • The Health Ministry in Gaza
  • The International Criminal Court