Gaza Ministry reports 46 martyrs, 73 injuries in 24 hours only

By Al Mayadeen English
Source: Al Mayadeen English
13 May 2025 15:13
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The total death toll in Gaza since the beginning of the Israeli aggression on October 7, 2023, has now reached 52,908, with 119,721 people wounded.

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Mohannad al-Agha holds the body of his niece Zeina al-Agha, 2, killed in an overnight Israeli airstrike, during her funeral at Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis, Gaza Strip, on May 11, 2025. (AP Photo/Abdel Kareem Hana)

The Gaza Strip continues to endure relentless Israeli bombardment, with the latest figures from local health authorities reporting 46 new martyrs and 73 injuries in the past 24 hours alone.

According to the daily statistical report released Monday, the total death toll since the beginning of the Israeli aggression on October 7, 2023, has now reached 52,908, with 119,721 people wounded.

Of the 46 martyrs recorded in the last day, 31 were newly confirmed martyrs, while 15 bodies were recovered from beneath the rubble. Civil defense teams warn that many more victims remain trapped under destroyed buildings and in roadways, unreachable due to ongoing airstrikes and the collapse of basic rescue infrastructure.

Since March 18, 2025, alone, 2,780 people have been killed, and 7,680 have been injured, underscoring the sharp escalation in violence in recent weeks.

The latest report reflects the deepening humanitarian crisis in the besieged enclave, where medical teams are overwhelmed, infrastructure is devastated, and access to essential services is nearly impossible.

Emergency responders continue to plead for international assistance and safe corridors to reach those still trapped. As the death toll rises daily, international calls for a ceasefire and humanitarian intervention grow louder, but so far, with little result.

Earlier last week, the United States announced on May 9 the creation of a new, independent foundation designed to lead the distribution of humanitarian aid without Israeli military involvement.

The new Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), which will take over the critical task of distributing humanitarian aid, will ensure that aid reaches the Palestinian people without the involvement of Israeli forces.

'Unseen things are coming to Gaza': Netanyahu

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has warned of upcoming intensified military actions in the Gaza Strip, stating, “Within days, things are going to happen in Gaza, things you’ve never seen before," during an address to the War Wounded for Victory Forum on Monday, as reported by The Jerusalem Post.

His comments come as the Israeli occupation forces (IOF) prepare to expand ground operations in Gaza, with military officials awaiting the return of captive Edan Alexander before resuming the offensive.

Netanyahu's rhetoric signals that a sharp escalation is in store in the coming days, with Israeli sources indicating that a new phase of combat is imminent following a brief pause.

An Israeli official told The Jerusalem Post that the IOF is ready to resume military operations soon.