21 Palestinians Killed in Israeli Bombing of Gaza Strip, Death Toll Surpasses 46,000
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On Tuesday, a Palestinian woman was killed when Israeli forces bombed a house on Al-Wahda Street in central Gaza City. In Deir al-Balah,nine Palestinians lost their lives,and several others were injured after israeli strikes hit three areas,causing fires to spread to tents on the beach. The agency also reported that nine more Palestinians were killed in an airstrike on a house near the Khalidiya clinic in the Al-manara neighborhood, east of Khan Yunis.
Further south, a palestinian woman was killed when a house next to the Al-Tawbah desalination facility in the town of Abasan was targeted. Another woman was killed in an Israeli bombing in downtown Gaza. These incidents are part of a broader pattern of violence that has gripped the region since October 7, 2023, when Israel launched its military campaign in response to attacks by hamas.The toll of this conflict is staggering. According to Wafa, 46,584 Palestinians have been killed, and 109,731 others injured since the start of the Israeli offensive. Thousands more remain trapped under rubble or on roads, inaccessible to ambulance and rescue crews. The Gaza Health Ministry has described the situation as catastrophic, with the enclave’s infrastructure in ruins and its borders sealed, leaving civilians with no means of escape.
The Israeli military has justified its actions as necessary to dismantle Hamas and secure the release of hostages. However, the humanitarian cost has drawn international condemnation. The NPR reports that Gaza’s 2.3 million residents are facing severe shortages of food, water, and medical supplies, with one-tenth of the population displaced internally.
Below is a summary of key figures from the conflict:
| Statistic | Number |
|—————————–|——————|
| Palestinians killed | 46,584 |
| Palestinians injured | 109,731 |
| Recent fatalities (Tuesday) | 21 |
| Displaced internally | ~230,000 |
The situation in Gaza remains dire, with no immediate resolution in sight. As the conflict continues, the international community is being urged to intervene to prevent further loss of life and address the humanitarian crisis.
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