Gaza’s Death Toll Surpasses 44,800 Amid Ongoing Conflict

An injured woman mourns during the funeral of her relatives killed after an Israeli air strike in Gaza Strip Dec 13, 2024 Photo: EFE

December 13, 2024 Hour: 5:07 pm

According to these sources, emergency services have been unable to access those trapped under rubble or scattered in public areas due to obstructions from Israeli forces.

Recent reports on the escalating humanitarian crisis in the Gaza conflict indicate that the death toll has reached a staggering 44,857 documented fatalities and over 106,000 injuries since October 7, 2023.

This data, provided by local health authorities, underscores the catastrophic impact of Israeli military operations on civilian populations, particularly women and children, who constitute a significant portion of the victims.

According to these sources, emergency services have been unable to access those trapped under rubble or scattered in public areas due to obstructions from Israeli forces.

In the latest toll issued by the Ministry of Health in #Gaza on day 434 of the ongoing genocide, the number of martyrs has reached 44,875, with 106,454 wounded since October 7, 2023.

The Israeli occupation committed three massacres across the Gaza Strip in 24 hours, killing 40… pic.twitter.com/J6trqf1i4B
— Al Mayadeen English (@MayadeenEnglish) December 13, 2024

Moreover, the Gaza Health Ministry stated that these actions are part of a deliberate policy to eradicate Palestinian life.

The framing of the situation as an attempt to undermine Palestinian statehood and reduce the issue to a mere humanitarian crisis suggests an alarming shift in how this conflict is perceived and addressed on the international stage.

The reports also highlight the current challenges in obtaining accurate data due to ongoing violence and restrictions.

Despite calls from the United Nations Security Council for an immediate ceasefire and directives from the International Court of Justice aimed at preventing genocide, the ongoing hostilities suggest a troubling disregard for international norms and humanitarian principles.