The Ministry of Health in Gaza has reported a shocking increase in casualties as the Israeli occupation forces (IOF) continue their aggression. Since October 7, a staggering 33,207 Palestinians have been killed and 75,933 injured.
In just 24 hours, 32 more Palestinians lost their lives and 47 were injured in attacks. Many victims remain trapped under rubble and on the streets as the IOF obstructs rescue efforts by preventing ambulances and civil defense crews from reaching them.
Day 184 | During the past 24 hours:
• Several massacres committed by the Israeli occupation
• 32 people killed
• 47 injured
Since the morning, efforts are underway to retrieve bodies from the grounds of Al-Shifa Hospital where Israel has committed crimes against humanity pic.twitter.com/C31Rrox8sK
— TIMES OF GAZA (@Timesofgaza) April 8, 2024
The most recent attacks focused on the cities of Khan Younis and Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip. A series of airstrikes and artillery shelling left more Palestinians dead and injured, including civilians caught in the aggression.
Palestinian journalist Hazem Saeed mourns his nephew, whom Israel killed earlier today east of Deir Al-Balah, central Gaza. pic.twitter.com/6GvtNkd0gY
— PALESTINE ONLINE 🇵🇸 (@OnlinePalEng) April 8, 2024
In Rafah, the al-Istiqamah Mosque was targeted, resulting in injuries to nearby residents. In Khan Younis, airstrikes hit the Zanna and Bani Suhaila areas, where Palestinian Resistance forces had previously clashed with IOF soldiers.
Civil defense crews and residents continue to dig in search of dozens of Palestinian bodies, killed and razed by Israeli occupation bulldozers and tanks after the military withdrawal from Al-Shifa Hospital. pic.twitter.com/FaqZW51wAC
— PALESTINE ONLINE 🇵🇸 (@OnlinePalEng) April 8, 2024
The aggression escalated further as Israeli warplanes launched more airstrikes on areas west of Khan Younis, leading to additional casualties.
The Red Crescent published footage showing destruction left by the Israeli army at Al Amal Hospital in Khan Yunis, leaving it inoperable.
The footage shows slogans sprayed on the walls and chairs torn using knives. pic.twitter.com/u1RAoSYdW4
— Quds News Network (@QudsNen) April 8, 2024
The situation remains dire as innocent civilians continue to bear the brunt of the ongoing aggression in Gaza.
Source: Al-Manar English Website and Palestinian media
