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Gaza Under Siege: OIC Reports Horrific Escalation of Israeli Aggression

Strategic Insights

— 2 min read

As the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) releases a damning report on the situation in Gaza, the region is reeling under the weight of Israel's relentless aggression. Since 7 October 2023, the death toll has skyrocketed to 60,544, with 150,820 injured, mostly children and women. The Gaza Strip is facing catastrophic conditions, with widespread destruction, famine, and displacement. The OIC Media Observatory has documented the occupation's deliberate destruction of life essentials, including healthcare and educational facilities, while the UNRWA warns of a humanitarian catastrophe unfolding in Gaza.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Israeli occupation's aggression has resulted in 60,544 dead and 150,820 injured in Gaza and the West Bank since 7 October 2023, with the majority being children and women.
  • The OIC Media Observatory has reported that 90% of Gazans are experiencing recurrent forced displacement, with most being elderly and disabled.
  • Over 40,000 children have been injured throughout the war period, with an average of 35-45 children murdered daily.
  • Malnutrition has reached epidemic proportions, with 74,000 children diagnosed with acute malnutrition and 5,500 with complete acute malnutrition.
  • The Global Protection Group has pointed out that 90% of Gazans are unable to secure daily food intake, while one in three children suffer from acute and chronic malnutrition.
  • The Israeli occupation has committed egregious massacres, including the shooting of 67 civilians waiting for aid in northern Gaza.
  • The UK and 25 international partners have called on Israel to stop the war on Gaza and lift restrictions on aid entry.
  • In the West Bank and occupied Al-Qods, Palestinian cities and towns have seen widespread arrests, raids, and demolitions, with over 25,000 Palestinians displaced after 163 days of demolitions.

Statistics:

  • 646 dead and 3101 injured in Gaza and the West Bank since the start of the reporting period.
  • 60,544 dead and 150,820 injured in Gaza and the West Bank since 7 October 2023.
  • 90% of Gazans experiencing recurrent forced displacement.
  • 74,000 children diagnosed with acute malnutrition.
  • 5,500 children diagnosed with complete acute malnutrition.
  • 1 in 3 children suffering from acute and chronic malnutrition in Gaza.
  • 1017 aid workers killed and 6400 wounded since the start of the conflict.
  • 67 civilians killed by Israeli forces while waiting for aid in northern Gaza.

Sources:

  • Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Media Observatory
  • United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA)
  • Global Protection Group
  • Euro-Med Human Rights Monitor
  • UK and 25 international partners (Foreign Ministers and EU Commissioner)
  • Wall and Settlement Resistance Commission
  • OCHA (United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs)

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