Israel’s war on Gaza kills 42,603 Palestinians
Gaza’s Health Ministry says 42,603 people have been killed and 99,795 wounded since Israel’s war on the Palestinian territory began in October 2023. The toll includes 84 deaths in the previous 24 hours, according to the ministry.
The figures are likely far higher with an estimated 10,000 bodies buried in the vast debris of destroyed buildings throughout the Gaza Strip.
That 10,000 estimate has been the same all year... Only a full census will reveal how many people are missing, under the rubble, abducted or buried in mass graves.
87 people killed or missing in Beit Lahiya: Health Ministry
A total of 87 people have been killed or are missing under debris after an Israeli attack on the town in northern Gaza, according to the Palestinian enclave’s Health Ministry. More than 40 others were injured, it added. The Israeli military said it is checking on the report.
‘Horrifying scenes’ after Israel’s strikes on Beit Lahiya
UN Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process Tor Wennesland has condemned the Israeli air strikes in Gaza’s Beit Lahiya, adding that “horrifying scenes” are unfolding there and “nowhere is safe in Gaza”.
He called for an immediate halt to attacks on civilians and emphasised the need to protect displaced Palestinians.
“This war must end. The hostages held by Hamas must be freed, the displacement of Palestinians must cease, and civilians must be protected wherever they are.”
Horrifying scenes unfolding in Gaza, amidst conflict, relentless Israeli strikes & an ever-worsening humanitarian crisis. I condemn the continuing attacks on civilians. Hostages must be freed, displacement of Palestinians must cease, & civilians must be protected.
My Statement👇 pic.twitter.com/IoBoL8mVgq
— Tor Wennesland (@TWennesland) October 20, 2024
Palestinians helping ‘shredded child’ attacked in northern Gaza
Video shows the moment a crowd of Palestinians is attacked as they try to help a badly wounded person. Witnesses say the person in need was a “shredded child” struck by another attack moments earlier in northern Gaza.
Watch our report – which contains disturbing scenes – below:
Video shows the shocking moment a crowd of Palestinians are attacked as they try to help a badly wounded person, described by witnesses as a ‘shredded’ child, who had been struck moments earlier in northern Gaza.
Don't watch with sound... "The screaming of that child lingering in my head. This is the second day and I can still hear him."
