The Gaza Health Ministry reported on Tuesday that at least 36,096 people have died in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Palestinian militants over the past seven months. This toll includes 46 deaths in the last 24 hours.
Additionally, the ministry noted that 81,136 individuals have been wounded since the war began following Hamas militants’ attack on Israel on October 7.
The international community has expressed deep concern over the escalating violence and the humanitarian toll on civilians. United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres condemned an Israeli strike on the southern city of Rafah that reportedly killed scores of civilians seeking shelter. Guterres emphasized the need for an immediate ceasefire and called for an end to the ongoing violence, stating, “There is no safe place in Gaza. This horror must stop.
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has been involved in investigating potential war crimes committed during the conflict. Recent revelations indicated that former Mossad chief Yossi Cohen allegedly threatened ICC prosecutor Fatou Bensouda in an effort to halt investigations into Israeli actions in Gaza. The ICC’s ongoing investigations could have significant implications for accountability and justice in the region.
