The Palestinian Ministry of Health reports that the death toll from Israel’s military operations in the Gaza Strip has risen to 45,514 since Oct. 7, 2023. Officials say 30 more people were killed in three separate incidents over the past 24 hours, with 99 injured, bringing the total injured tally to 108,189.
The ongoing hostilities have led to a severe humanitarian crisis, as health workers and civil defense teams say they struggle to reach bodies buried under rubble or left near roadways due to what they describe as Israeli military constraints. Access to medical care, essential supplies, and accurate updates remains limited amid continued conflict.
Palestinians inspect the damage at the site of an Israeli airstrike in the Nuseirat camp in central Gaza on November 27, 2024. (AFP Photo)
Israel kills 45,514 people in Gaza over 450 days, more than 100 deaths daily
Palestinians walk on a dirt road lined with rubble from destroyed buildings in the Shujaiya neighbourhood of Gaza City on October 7, 2024, (AFP Photo)
Israel kills 45,514 people in Gaza over 450 days, more than 100 deaths daily
KHAN YUNIS, GAZA - NOVEMBER 17: Palestinians try to continue their daily lives among the rubbles of demolished buildings under the difficult conditions due to Israeli attacks in Khan Yunis, Gaza on November 17, 2024. ( Hani Alshaer - Anadolu Agency )
BEIT HANOUN, GAZA - NOVEMBER 16: Palestinians walk on debris as they take refuge in a school, belonging to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA), to escape from Israeli attacks in Beit Hanoun, Gaza on November 16, 2024. ( Mahmoud Issa - Anadolu Agency )
Details
Timeline: The Israeli army’s offensive on Gaza, according to the Palestinian Ministry of Health, has stretched over 450 days since its latest escalation on Oct.7, 2023.
Rising casualties: The 30 fatalities recorded in the last 24 hours push the overall death toll to 45,514, while injuries have surpassed 108,000.
Limited aid response: Rescue operations are reportedly hampered by military activity, preventing emergency teams from retrieving bodies and providing aid in certain areas.
Israel kills 45,514 people in Gaza over 450 days, more than 100 deaths daily
Palestinian residents of the area inspect the targeted building and surrounding structures that sustained damage after Israeli attack on Nuseirat Refugee Camp in Gaza City, Gaza on December 13, 2024. (AA Photo)
Israel kills 45,514 people in Gaza over 450 days, more than 100 deaths daily
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24: A Palestinian child walks around barefoot, holding boots as forcibly displaced Palestinians taking refuge in tents struggle with harsh weather conditions of approaching winter in Khan Yunis, Gaza on November 24, 2024. ( Hani Alshaer - Anadolu Agency )
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KHAN YUNIS, GAZA - NOVEMBER 17: A Palestinian child is seen in a baby walker as Palestinians try to continue their daily lives among the rubbles of demolished buildings under the difficult conditions due to Israeli attacks in Khan Yunis, Gaza on November 17, 2024. ( Hani Alshaer - Anadolu Agency )
Behind numbers
These figures, released by Gaza’s health officials, underscore the severity of the crisis. While Israeli authorities often dispute casualty counts from Palestinian sources, the numbers highlight the extent of the devastation and the pressing need for humanitarian relief and conflict de-escalation.
Broader picture
Amid deepening tensions and significant civilian casualties, international calls for a cease-fire and humanitarian access have intensified.
However, continued fighting and restricted movement within Gaza pose serious challenges to providing timely assistance and accurately assessing the full impact of the hostilities.
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