IOF increases raid intensity on Gaza as number of martyrs reaches 950

By Al Mayadeen English
Source: Al Mayadeen
11 Oct 2023 11:13

The Palestinian Ministry of Health reports that the number of martyrs resulting from the Israeli aggression on the Gaza Strip has risen to 950 noting that about 5,000 are injured.

Palestinians inspect the rubble of buildings hit by an Israeli airstrike, in Gaza City, Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2023. (AP)

The Palestinian Ministry of Health in the Gaza Strip reported, on Wednesday, that the number of martyrs from the Israeli aggression, against residential neighborhoods and medical facilities, and vehicles across the Gaza Strip, had risen for the fifth day in a row to reach 950 martyrs, noting that 5,000 people have been reported injured.

The martyrs included 260 children and 230 women, in addition to the displacement of more than 140,000 people across the besieged Strip as people sought refuge after their homes were destroyed through air raids and white phosphorous.

Earlier today, the Government Media Office in Gaza warned that 2.3 million people face the imminent threat of a complete electricity blackout due to fuel depletion.

Additionally, UNOCHA (Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs) reported that 263,934 individuals in Gaza have been forced to evacuate their homes since the onset of the Israeli aggression against the region.

The office anticipates an increase in the number of displaced individuals in the upcoming days, as the crisis in the region continues to unfold.

The severe fuel shortage threatens to exacerbate the already dire humanitarian situation in Gaza following the brutal Israeli aggression against civilians and civilian infrastructure.

The Israeli occupation continues its aggression against Gaza for the fifth day in a row, confirming it launched more than 200 raids on the al-Furqan neighborhood in the northern Gaza Strip.

Al Mayadeen's correspondent in Gaza confirmed that Israeli occupation aircraft launched a series of attacks north and west of Gaza City, adding that heavy bombardment targeted the vicinity of the Port of Gaza.

Our correspondent also reported that two citizens were killed and paramedics were injured after the Israeli occupation targeted an ambulance that was evacuating wounded people near al-Karamah Towers.