Gaza death toll rises
At least 44,249 people have been killed and 104,746 wounded in Israeli attacks on Gaza since October 7, 2023, the enclave’s Health Ministry says. Of those, 14 Palestinians were killed and 108 wounded in the latest 24-hour reporting period, the ministry added.
1,410 families completely wiped out in Gaza war: Health Ministry
The Health Ministry in Gaza has compiled figures on families who have lost multiple members to Israeli attacks:
- 1,410 families have been completely wiped out
- 3,463 families have been left with only one survivor
- 2,287 families have lost members, but have multiple survivors
This means a total of 7,160 families have lost multiple members, with 1,281 families losing at least five members, according to the ministry.
Civil Defence ceases work in Gaza City
The rescue organisation says its crews in Gaza City are out of fuel to run fire, rescue and ambulance vehicles.
“Our teams will not be able to respond to citizens’ calls until the Israeli occupation allows humanitarian organizations to enter the necessary quantities of diesel,” Palestinian Civil Defence said in a statement.
It said Israel’s refusal to allow aid, including fuel, into northern Gaza “is tantamount to sentencing to death … citizens whose homes are bombed by the Israeli occupation and exposed to fire”.
Yesterday, an UNRWA official said Israel is still blocking essential aid to the Strip.
Attack kills, injures people near Gaza City bakery
Israeli forces have carried out another deadly strike near Gaza City, this time striking near a bakery where a group of people were gathered, reports the Wafa news agency.
The attack caused numerous casualties, according to Wafa.
‘Explosive robots’ targeting homes in northern Gaza
Israeli forces are using quadcopters to shoot at any Palestinian who is moving in Jabalia or Beit Lahiya. They have also been using explosive robots on residential homes and neighbourhoods. This is the first time these explosive robots have been used this much throughout northern Gaza.
Due to the lack of civil defence crews and ambulances operating in northern Gaza, many wounded Palestinians are left trapped under the rubble, unable to reach the only partially functional hospital in the area – Kamal Adwan. That hospital’s director has been making a lot of appeals for supplies and medication.
