Death toll in Khan Younis rises to 57: Government Media Office
The office says Israeli attacks on Khan Younis governorate also injured 172 people within 10 hours.
In a statement, the office said it received more than 1,200 appeals for help from besieged families asking to be rescued.
“This morning, the Israeli occupation army began a new aggression against Khan Younis Governorate committing crimes against humanity through indiscriminate bombing of citizens’ homes and groups of displaced people in the area,” the office said.
Of the 57 people killed, “49 were taken to Nasser Medical Complex, while other martyrs were taken to other hospitals,” it added.
Death toll rises again in new Israeli assault on Khan Younis
The Gaza Health Ministry says at least 70 bodies have arrived at the Nasser Medical Complex since this morning after Israeli forces renewed their attacks on the city in the southern Strip.
The ministry added that more than 200 injured people, including serious cases, have arrived at the medical facility, which is located in Khan Younis.
Palestine Red Crescent shares video of its operations in Khan Younis today
The PRCS has published video on X showing its crews recovering the bodies of Palestinians killed in Israeli attacks on the southern city of Khan Younis today.
In this particular rescue operation, it said, its medics responded to calls about the bombing of a house in Abasan al-Kabira, in the eastern part of Khan Younis.
Earlier, the Israeli army issued new evacuation orders for the city, which affect about 400,000 people, and began a fresh assault.
Health officials in Gaza say that Isralei attacks on Khan Younis have killed at least 70 people and injured 200 since this morning.
🚨Palestine Red Crescent crews recovered several martyrs today from the bombing of a house in Abasan al-Kabira, east of #KhanYunis city, and transported them to Nasser Medical Hospital.
📷 Filmed by volunteer Raed Al-Sharif. pic.twitter.com/BzOJSn3XNk
— PRCS (@PalestineRCS) July 22, 2024
