The current death toll in Gaza from Israel’s military actions has soared above 60,000, as per the latest updates from the Hamas-run health ministry.
As of Monday, the reported figures highlight at least 60,034 fatalities and around 145,870 injuries.
The ministry disclosed that in the 24 hours before late Tuesday morning, 112 people lost their lives, including 22 who were attempting to obtain aid.
This escalated violence stems from Israel’s offensive, initiated on October 7, 2023, in retaliation for a Hamas attack on southern Israel, which tragically resulted in approximately 1,200 deaths and the abduction of 251 individuals.
The alarming statistics appear against a backdrop where global food security experts, supported by the UN, warn of widespread famine occurring in the Gaza Strip.
Despite Israel’s claims that it bears no responsibility for the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and that there are no hindrances to aid entering the region, these assertions are contested by allied nations in Europe, the UN, and various organizations operating in Gaza.
On Sunday, the Israeli authorities, overseeing all importation of goods into Gaza, initiated a series of what they term 10-hour “tactical pauses” each day, all aimed at facilitating humanitarian assistance, alongside designating specific routes for aid convoys.
Additionally, Israel has resumed allowing aid drops from foreign nations. However, organizations working on the ground have raised concerns, underscoring that this method poses significant risks and is often ineffective.
