GAZA CITY: Israeli military has killed at least 39,500 Palestinians, mostly women and children, in the besieged Gaza Strip since October 7 as Israeli strikes killed 31 more people in the past 24 hours, the Health Ministry in Gaza reported on Saturday.
The health ministry reported that more than 91,280 people have been injured in the ongoing Israeli bombardment campaign since October last year.
The Health Ministry described the recent attacks as “massacres,” stating that they targeted families in Gaza, causing extensive loss of life and further devastation. The ministry’s statement highlighted the dire situation on the ground, noting that many people remain trapped under rubble or stranded on roads due to the difficulty rescuers face in reaching affected areas.
“Israeli forces killed 31 people and injured 62 others in three ‘massacres’ against families in the last 24 hours,” the statement read. “Many people are still trapped under rubble and on the roads as rescuers are unable to reach them.”
Israeli military actions have drawn widespread international condemnation. Despite a United Nations Security Council resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire, Israel has continued its offensive, which has resulted in widespread destruction across Gaza.
The blockade on essential supplies, including food, clean water, and medicine, has further exacerbated the humanitarian crisis in the region.
The situation has prompted severe criticism and accusations against Israel, including charges of genocide at the International Court of Justice. The court has issued a directive for Israel to halt its military operations in Rafah, a southern city where over 1 million Palestinians had sought refuge before the area was invaded on May 6.
