The Gaza Strip is under a state of profound humanitarian emergency as the Palestinian death toll from Israeli military actions has now surged to 37,598, with the injured tallying up to 86,032. Recent strikes have further escalated the crisis, with attacks on a vocational training center affiliated with the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Gaza Strip (UNRWA) resulting in at least four fatalities. The ongoing offensive has spanned 261 days, with the Israeli army conducting four attacks in various areas of Gaza in the past 24 hours alone and targeting UNRWA schools and buildings, which have been forced to shelter families. The Gaza Ministry of Health has reported three massacres against families in the Strip over the past 24 hours, with 101 dead and 169 injured and has emphasized the dire conditions due to the siege which limits access to food, clean water, and medicine while many victims remain trapped under rubble, inaccessible to rescue teams and civil defense. The international community has condemned the actions of the Israeli forces, which have also resulted in the deaths of at least 500 displaced Palestinians in UN facility premises. The situation remains critical with no safe haven for civilians in Gaza.
Key points
- The Palestinian death toll in Gaza has reached 37,598 with 86,032 injuries due to the ongoing Israeli offensive.
- Recent strikes have targeted UNRWA facilities, exacerbating the humanitarian crisis.
- International condemnation has grown as civilian infrastructure is destroyed and aid is restricted.
- Rescue efforts are hindered, with many victims still trapped under rubble and inaccessible to emergency services.
