Why it matters:
Israel’s ongoing war on Gaza, now in its 21st month, has killed over 57,418 Palestinians, according to Gaza’s Health Ministry, with mass casualties reported almost daily.
What they’re saying:
Medical sources in Gaza announced that today’s Israeli bombardments have killed at least 61 people across Gaza since dawn. At least 12 were killed in a single strike targeting a residential house in Gaza City, while three more died in an attack on the as-Saftawi neighborhood near al-Shifa Hospital.
Key points:
- At least 61 Palestinians, including 39 in Gaza City, were killed today in Israeli airstrikes, continuing a relentless military campaign across the besieged enclave.
- Gaza’s Health Ministry reports more than 57,418 deaths and 136,261 injuries since October 7, 2023, fueling international condemnation and accusations of genocide.
Go deeper:
The cumulative toll of Israel’s assault on Gazacl, including airstrikes on homes, hospitals, and refugee camps, has intensified global outrage and prompted international legal efforts to investigate war crimes.
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