Gaza aggression death toll rises to over 72,000 dead

The Palestinian Ministry of Health in the Gaza Strip revealed a new and painful update to the statistics of victims of the ongoing Israeli aggression since October 2023, confirming that the number of martyrs has risen to 72,135 people. Medical sources clarified that the number of injured and wounded reached 171,830 cases, amidst extremely complex health conditions experienced by the residents of the besieged Strip.

According to the statistical statement issued by the ministry, hospitals received one new martyr and two injured in the past twenty-four hours, reflecting the continued fall of victims despite the declared truce. These figures confirm the scale of the humanitarian tragedy, whose chapters have not ceased, as medical teams are still trying to deal with the catastrophic consequences of the continuous attacks.

Regarding adherence to the ceasefire agreement in effect since last October 10, sources indicated that the Israeli occupation continues to commit daily and systematic violations through shelling and direct firing. These violations, since the agreement came into effect, have led to the martyrdom of 650 people and the injury of 1732 others, placing the agreement in a state of permanent fragility in the face of repeated aggressions.

In a related context, rescue and civil defense teams have been able to recover 756 bodies from under the rubble and in various areas since the cessation of major military operations, which continuously raises the cumulative death toll. Recovery operations face severe difficulties due to the lack of equipment and the widespread destruction that has affected residential neighborhoods, with many missing persons still under the rubble of their homes.

It is worth noting that this aggression, which received widespread American support, has led to the destruction of approximately 90% of the civilian infrastructure in the Gaza Strip, turning entire cities into ruins. According to estimates issued by the United Nations, the process of reconstructing what the Israeli war machine destroyed will require a huge budget estimated at about 70 billion dollars, amidst a complete collapse of vital and service facilities.

Israeli violations of the ceasefire since last October have risen to 650 martyrs and 1732 injured.