Gaza massacre: Israel has killed 970 people in 48 hours
According to Gaza's health ministry, the recent escalation of Israeli military actions has resulted in the deaths of at least 970 individuals within a 48-hour period.
A series of lethal airstrikes that broke a tenuous ceasefire in Gaza on Tuesday have resulted in the deaths of at least 970 individuals throughout the embattled region, according to a statement issued by the health ministry on Wednesday.
As of midday on March 17, the Ministry reported that the death toll had reached 48,577, a grim milestone in the 15-month-long conflict that has been characterized by widespread violence and allegations of genocide. The offensive is set to resume, raising concerns of further casualties.
According to an announcement on Wednesday, the ministry reported that by noon the number had increased to 49,547.
The Ministry of Health has reported the occurrence of one fatality and five cases of severe injury involving foreign personnel employed by United Nations institutions.
According to reports, Israel launched an assault on a United Nations facility located in Deir el-Balah, situated in the central region of the Gaza Strip, on Wednesday.
According to the health ministry, the victims have been transported to Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital for treatment.
The Israeli Defense Forces have refuted allegations of conducting an assault on a United Nations facility in Gaza.
The United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) has verified the unfortunate death of one of its staff members following an explosive incident at its facility in Deir el-Balah. The explosive device was reportedly “dropped or fired” upon the building, according to UNOPS officials.
“An explosive device was deployed against the infrastructure and detonated within the building,” the statement reported, noting that five additional individuals sustained injuries.
UNOPS Executive Director Jorge Moreira da Silva expressed profound shock and devastation following the passing of a staff member, as per his recent statement.
He stated emphatically, “This was no accident,” and emphasized that “strikes on humanitarian facilities constitute a violation of international law.”
Later in the day, Bulgaria’s foreign ministry announced that a Bulgarian national employed by the United Nations had been killed in Gaza. The ministry did not provide details regarding the specific location within the territory where the incident occurred.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issued a stark warning on Tuesday, stating that the recent violence in Gaza, which has resulted in significant civilian casualties, was “only the beginning.” Netanyahu currently faces allegations of war crimes and ethnic cleansing in the region.
