The Israeli Institute for National Security Studies reported that since October 7th, 1,664 Israelis, including 706 soldiers, have been killed, while 17,809 have been injured, and approximately 143,000 have been displaced from their homes.
Additionally, the report mentioned that Hamas currently holds 101 hostages, according to today’s report from the Jerusalem Post. Since the beginning of the war, alarm sirens have sounded in 935 residential areas, forcing Israelis to seek safety approximately 15,000 times.
On the other hand, tens of thousands demonstrated in Tel Aviv and other Israeli cities yesterday, Saturday, demanding a deal to release about 100 detainees held by Hamas in the Gaza Strip.
Recent international efforts, particularly by the United Nations Security Council, have focused on establishing a ceasefire in Gaza. The UN has passed resolutions demanding an immediate halt to hostilities and has been involved in intense diplomatic negotiations to stop the violence, which has caused significant humanitarian crises. The ceasefire resolutions emphasize the necessity for all parties to respect the ceasefire and aim for a durable peace that addresses the root causes of the conflict.
Regarding casualties, the conflict in Gaza has resulted in significant loss of life and injuries. Recent reports indicate that more than 120,000 Palestinians, predominantly women and children, have been killed or injured since the start of the conflict on October 7. The situation has been described by UN officials as involving grave human rights violations and war crimes committed by all parties involved. The ongoing violence has exacerbated the humanitarian situation, leading to severe shortages in food, water, and medical supplies
