Why it matters:
The escalating casualties underline the severity of the Israeli aggression in Gaza, with significant humanitarian consequences despite declared “tactical pauses” by Israel aimed at facilitating aid delivery.
The big picture:
Since the October 7, 2023, attacks, Israel’s war on Gaza has resulted in at least 61,158 deaths and 151,442 injuries. Meanwhile, 193 people in Gaza have died from starvation during the Gaza War, highlighting the deepening humanitarian crisis.
Key points:
According to Gaza’s Health Ministry:
- The number of people who starved to death in the enclave during Israel’s war has risen to 193, with the five new confirmed hunger-related deaths coming in the past 24 hours.
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