Gaza death toll surpasses 48,230 amid continued Israeli violations
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The Palestinian Ministry of Health reports over 48,230 deaths and 111,000 injuries in Gaza since October 7, 2023.
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Palestinians watch as a bulldozer clears the rubble of destroyed residential buildings damaged by the Israeli air and ground offensive in Bureij, central Gaza Strip, Wednesday, January 22, 2025. (AP)
The Palestinian Ministry of Health reported a devastating toll from the ongoing Israeli war, with over 48,230 Palestinians killed and more than 111,000 injured since October 7, 2023. The crisis continues to unfold, with many victims still trapped under rubble and out of the reach of rescue teams.
According to the ministry, 17 martyrs have been received by Gaza hospitals, including 14 pulled from the rubble and three killed in the past 24 hours. Additionally, two Palestinians were injured in the past 24 hours.
'Israel' detonates explosives in Khan Younis, opens fire in Rafah
Israeli occupation forces carried out detonations near the security fence east of Al-Fukhari, east of Khan Younis, early Thursday morning, according to Al Mayadeen’s correspondent in Gaza.
Meanwhile, Israeli tanks opened fire at al-Awda Roundabout in central Rafah.
Rafah Mayor Ahmed Al-Soufi stated that 60% of the city remains under Israeli control, with widespread destruction of homes. He added that invading Israeli units continue targeting designated "safe zones," endangering civilians and obstructing humanitarian and reconstruction efforts.
Al-Soufi called for urgent international intervention to halt ongoing Israeli violations since the ceasefire agreement was signed.
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