Toll from Israeli war on Gaza rises to 48,346 martyrs, 111,759 injured

By Al Mayadeen English
Source: Gaza Health Ministry
24 Feb 2025 21:06

Despite the ceasefire agreement, "Israel" persists with its violations, killing civilians and delaying the entry of humanitarian aid to Gaza.

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People walk amid the destruction caused by the Israeli air and ground offensive in Rafah, southern Gaza Strip, on Monday, Feb. 24, 2025 (AP)

The number of Palestinians killed in the Israeli war on the Gaza Strip has risen to 48,346, with 111,759 injuries recorded since October 7, 2023, the Gaza Ministry of Health announced on Monday.

According to the ministry’s daily report, seven martyrs were transferred to Gaza’s hospitals in 24 hours, including five whose bodies were recovered and two killed today by Israeli occupation forces, in addition to six injuries.

The report noted that many victims remain trapped under the rubble or on the roads, as emergency and civil defense teams are unable to reach them due to the destruction of infrastructure and the lack of necessary equipment.

A ceasefire between "Israel" and the Palestinian Resistance in Gaza took effect on January 19, ending the brutal 15-month Israeli war on the besieged enclave.

Despite the ceasefire agreement, "Israel" persists with its violations, killing civilians, delaying the entry of humanitarian aid to Gaza, and recently, suspending the release of at least 600 Palestinian prisoners and detainees under the deal.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu even warned on Sunday that "Israel" was prepared to resume the war "at any moment."

The first phase of the Gaza truce is due to expire in early March, with no agreements yet on a subsequent phase that could cement the ceasefire.

Since the ceasefire began, the Palestinian Resistance has released 25 living Israeli captives in exchange for more than 1,100 Palestinian prisoners and detainees released from Israeli occupation prisons.

Announcing the delay in releasing Palestinians in Israeli prisons, Netanyahu has cited the "humiliating ceremonies" in Gaza featuring the Israeli captives prior to their handover.

Meanwhile, the Islamic Resistance Movement, Hamas, cautioned that the Israeli premier's decision could jeopardize the "entire agreement".