Escalating Violence in Gaza: Recent Attacks Claim Lives of 29 Palestinians

More than 42,400, including over 17,000 children, killed in Gaza Strip by Israel attacks after more than a year of Israeli military offensive Oct 17, 2024 Photo: @AdrielBosch

October 17, 2024 Hour: 7:24 pm

Emergency services are facing significant challenges in reaching victims, with many casualties trapped under rubble or stranded along roads throughout the conflict-ridden area.

In a tragic escalation of violence, Israeli forces have reportedly carried out two devastating attacks in the Gaza Strip over the past 24 hours, leading to the deaths of at least 29 Palestinians and injuring 93 others, informed the medical sources.

Local health authorities have indicated that the overall death toll from the ongoing conflict, which began on October 7, has now reached approximately 42,438, with injuries affecting an estimated 99,246 individuals.

The majority of those affected are reported to be women and children.

377 days of Israeli genocide against #Gaza.

The Israeli occupation has committed two massacres against families in the Gaza Strip, resulting in 29 martyrs and 93 injuries reported to hospitals in the past 24 hours.

The death toll from the Israeli aggression has risen to 42,438… pic.twitter.com/xaLvBErXN7
— Al Mayadeen English (@MayadeenEnglish) October 17, 2024

Emergency services are facing significant challenges in reaching victims, with many casualties trapped under rubble or stranded along roads throughout the conflict-ridden area.

Reports suggest that the movement of ambulances and civil defense teams is being severely hampered by ongoing military actions.