Gaza Endures New Tragedies on Day 438 of the Conflict
UNRWA’s Refugee Camp in Deir Al Balah Photo: UN News
December 17, 2024 Hour: 8:38 pm
The Ministry of Health in Gaza reported on Tuesday that at least 31 people have lost their lives and 79 others have been injured in the past 24 hours due to the ongoing attacks by the Israeli occupation forces. This marks the 438th day of what Palestinian authorities have termed a genocide.
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According to the official statement, Israeli forces have carried out three massacres against families in Gaza within the last day. Since the beginning of the hostilities on October 7, 2023, the death toll has risen to 45,059, with over 107,000 injured.
On Sunday, Israeli forces targeted a UNRWA school in Khan Younis, southern Gaza, which had been converted into a shelter for hundreds of families.
Reports from UNRWA indicate that at least 20 people were killed and around 50 were injured in this attack. Louise Wateridge, UNRWA’s spokesperson in Gaza, voiced her concerns about the dire shortage of basic medical supplies, noting that nearly 70% of these supplies have been depleted or will run out soon, exacerbating the health crisis in the region.
The situation in Gaza remains critical, with a decimated healthcare system and the population deprived of basic medical care.
Autor: OSG
Fuente: WAFA-Aljazeera
