Since hostilities escalated on October 7, 2023, Gaza’s health ministry reports that Israeli military operations have killed more than 72,000 Palestinians and injured nearly 172,000. The violence has pushed Gaza's healthcare system to its limits, with emergency rooms overwhelmed and rescue teams struggling to reach those trapped under rubble. In the 48 hours preceding the report, hospitals received 7 fatalities and 13 injuries, underscoring that the violence continues despite a partial ceasefire. Efforts to recover bodies remain perilous and incomplete, with 756 victims still being extracted from debris since mid-October. The ongoing death toll and injuries represent one of the... [Continue Reading]