Gaza Crisis: Humanitarian Catastrophe Amid Prolonged Conflict

In a harrowing revelation, Gaza's Health Ministry reported that the death toll from the prolonged Israel-Hamas conflict has surpassed 60,000. The ministry, integral to the Hamas-run government, disclosed that since the militants' attack on October 7, 2023, an additional 145,870 people have been wounded.

The escalating violence has decimated vast areas of Gaza, displacing nearly 90% of its population. Hospitals are inundated with casualties as Israel's military campaign persists, targeting Hamas operatives but causing significant civilian harm, according to local officials. The ongoing strikes have exacerbated the situation as experts warn of an impending famine.

Humanitarian organizations emphasize the dire needs of the Gaza Strip, facing catastrophic shortages of food, medicine, and essential goods due to Israel's blockade. Israel maintains it targets Hamas' military assets and attributes civilian casualties to Hamas' operations in populated zones, but international scrutiny and calls for a resolution escalate.

(With inputs from agencies.)