The Israeli occupation forces have escalated their military operations in the Gaza Strip, resulting in a significant increase in civilian casualties and destruction. Recent reports indicate that at least 40,223 Palestinians have lost their lives, with over 92,981 injured since the conflict reignited on October 7, 2023. The ongoing bombings have targeted schools, residential areas, and agricultural lands, leading to widespread devastation and humanitarian crises.
The latest airstrikes have particularly affected the UNRWA Salah al-Din School, which was sheltering displaced persons, and other schools in the Khan Yunis area. Eyewitness accounts and medical sources confirm that numerous civilians, including children and women, have been among the casualties, with reports of entire families being wiped out.
In addition to the immediate loss of life, the Ministry of Health in Gaza has reported that the humanitarian situation is deteriorating rapidly. Emergency services are struggling to reach victims trapped under rubble, and hospitals are overwhelmed with the influx of injured individuals. The international community has called for urgent action to address the humanitarian crisis, but Israel has continued its military operations, disregarding resolutions from the UN Security Council and the International Court of Justice.
