The Palestinian Ministry of Health in Gaza confirmed on Wednesday a significant increase in the number of Palestinian casualties due to the Israeli aggression, with a total of 6,546 Palestinians killed. This figure includes 2,704 children, 1,584 women, and 364 elderly individuals. Additionally, 17,439 Palestinians have sustained various injuries since the start of the conflict on October 7th.
The Gaza Health Ministry has emphasized the urgent need for interventions to support the healthcare system, which has been severely strained and overwhelmed. They called for immediate medical assistance and fuel supplies to restore the functionality of life-saving departments within hospitals.
Furthermore, the Palestinian Health Ministry revealed that Israeli forces have committed 44 massacres in the past hours, resulting in 756 fatalities, including 344 children. Additionally, 1,142 Palestinians have suffered various injuries. Notably, most of these massacres occurred in the southern region of Gaza.
The statistics provided by the Palestinian Health Ministry highlight that 65% of the casualties this week have been concentrated in southern Gaza, an area that the Israeli occupation claims to be secure. This ongoing conflict continues to have devastating consequences for the Palestinian population, particularly children and civilians.
