64 Killed in 24 Hours as Israeli Offensive Resumes, Over 50,000 Dead Since October 7

Smoke rises following an Israeli air strike in Gaza City. Mar 24, 2025 Photo: EFE

March 24, 2025 Hour: 4:28 pm

Israeli forces continue to block access for rescue teams, preventing civil defense workers and medical crews from retrieving bodies or aiding the wounded.

64 killed, 134 injured in latest Israeli strikes

At least 64 Palestinians have been martyred and 134 injured in the last 24 hours as Israel’s military offensive on Gaza resumed with intense airstrikes and ground operations, according to the Gaza Health Ministry. The latest surge in violence comes despite a previously agreed ceasefire, further worsening the humanitarian catastrophe in the besieged enclave.

Escalating Violence Since Ceasefire Collapse

Since March 18, when Israel renewed its attacks, 730 Palestinians have been killed and 1,367 wounded, pushing the total death toll since October 7, 2023, to a staggering 50,082, with 113,408 injured. The majority of victims are women and children, with thousands still missing under rubble.

Rescue Efforts Blocked, Thousands Buried Under Debris

Israeli forces continue to block access for rescue teams, preventing civil defense workers and medical crews from retrieving bodies or aiding the wounded.

UN and Aid Agencies Forced to Scale Back Operations

Key humanitarian organizations, including the United Nations (UN), have reduced staff in Gaza due to security risks and operational challenges.