Death Toll Surges Amid Intensifying Gaza Conflict
On the 37th day of the ongoing conflict between Israel and Palestine, the number of Palestinians killed in the Gaza Strip has risen above 11,000, according to Gaza health officials. The five-week bombardment of the coastal enclave has led to a humanitarian crisis, with significant loss of life and widespread destruction.
In Israel, the death toll has been revised downward to more than 1,200. The conflict has resulted in heavy casualties on both sides, as hostilities continue with no immediate end in sight.
Displacement and Humanitarian Concerns
Israeli authorities report that 100,000 Palestinians have moved southwards in Gaza in the last two days. The mass displacement adds to the already critical humanitarian situation, as resources and shelter become increasingly scarce.
Al-Shifa Hospital Under Siege
The Israeli army has besieged the Al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza City amid heavy clashes with Palestinian militants, according to Palestinian security sources. Al-Shifa is the largest hospital in the Gaza Strip and a critical facility for treating the wounded.
The spokesperson for the Gaza health ministry announced that operations at Al-Shifa Hospital were suspended on Saturday after it ran out of fuel. The lack of fuel has crippled essential services, leaving patients without necessary medical care.
International Response and Calls for Ceasefire
The escalating conflict has drawn international concern, with various nations and organizations calling for an immediate ceasefire. Humanitarian groups emphasize the urgent need for aid access to Gaza to alleviate the suffering of civilians.
As the situation develops, the global community watches closely, hoping for a resolution that will bring peace and stability to the region.
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