Death Toll From Israel-Palestine War Surpasses 6,000

Gaza/Jerusalem/Channels/Hyderabad, Oct 23 (Maxim News): As the Israel-Palestine War continued for a 17th consecutive day on Monday, the death toll on the two sides has increased to more than 6,000, with tens of thousands of others injured or forced to displace from their homes as a result of the raging violence.

In its latest update, the Gaza-based Health Ministry said that as intense Israeli airstrikes continued to bombard the besieged enclave throughout the night, an additional 266 Palestinians have been killed in the past 24 hours, which increased the cumulative fatality toll to 4,651. “Of the total victims, there were at least 1,873 children and 1,023 women”, the Ministry said.

Currently, more than 1,000 Palestinians have been reported missing or are presumed to be trapped or dead under the rubble, while the number of injured persons has shot up to 14,245, it added.

The reported fatality toll in Gaza since the conflict began on October 7 is more than double the total number of deaths (2,251) during the 50-day escalation of hostilities in 2014, according to UN figures.

Meanwhile, Israeli authorities have said that about 1,400 Israelis and foreign nationals have been killed in the Jewish nation.

Israeli media reported that, as of October 22, the names of 767 of these fatalities have been released. Of those whose ages have been provided, 27 are children. 

According to the Israeli authorities, at least 212 people are currently held captive in Gaza, including Israelis and foreign nationals. 

On Sunday, one Israeli soldier was reportedly shot and killed on the Gaza side of the perimeter fence. The Israeli military has said that since the start of hostilities, there have been 550 failed shootings of rockets fired by Palestinian armed groups towards Israel, which fell short in Gaza, killing a number of Palestinians. 

In the West Bank, the number of Palestinians killed by Israeli forces or settlers since October 7 has increased to 91, including 27 children, At least 1,734 people have been injured. 

As a result of the violence, the cumulative number of internally displaced persons in Gaza is estimated at over 1.4 million, including nearly 580,000 people staying in 150 UN Relief Works Agency (UNRWA) designated emergency shelters, 101,500 sheltering in hospitals, churches, and other public buildings and nearly 71,000 in schools.

On Sunday, the Rafah crossing between Gaza and Egypt opened for the second consecutive day, allowing the entry of 14 trucks carrying food, water, and medical supplies. 

But the aid deliveries entering Gaza have not included fuel, with the UNRWA saying that it will exhaust its fuel reserves within the next three days. (Maxim News)


Next Story :

  • Adani Bribery Case: KTR Demands Telangana Govt To Cancel All Contracts

    Adani Bribery Case: KTR Demands Telangana Govt To Cancel All Contracts

    Hyderabad, Nov 22 (Maxim News): BRS working president KT Rama Rao demanded the Congress government in Telangana to cancel its agreements with the Adani Group, worth Rs 12,400 crore, and return the Rs 100 crore donation made by the group for the Skill University. The demand follows charges of corruption and bribery against industrialist Gautam Adani…


  • Raja Singh Sparks Controversy Again: Advises Ayyappa Devotees’ To Visit Vavar Mosque

    Raja Singh Sparks Controversy Again: Advises Ayyappa Devotees’ To Visit Vavar Mosque

    Hyderabad, Nov 22 (Maxim News): Goshamahal BJP MLA Raja Singh, sparked controversy after advising Ayyappa Swamy devotees not to visit the Vavar mosque of Hazrath Vavarswami Darga and mosque—popularly known as Vavar mosque—when traveling to the Sabarimala Temple in Kerala.


  • Telangana: DCA Cracks Down On Fake Drug Claims For Critical Illness

    Telangana: DCA Cracks Down On Fake Drug Claims For Critical Illness

    Hyderabad, Nov 22 (Maxim News): The Drug Control Administration (DCA), Telangana State seized several drugs that were circulating in the market with misleading claims of treating Cardiovascular disorders, blood pressure, Ophthalmic diseases/disorders, fevers, and diabetes, which is in contravention of the Drugs and Magic Remedies (Objectionable Advertisements) Act, 1954, a DCA press release said.


  • Three Arrested For Practicing Allopathy In Telangana

    Three Arrested For Practicing Allopathy In Telangana

    Hyderabad, Nov 22 (Maxim News): The drug inspectors of Telangana State Drug Control Administration (TSDCA) conducted raids on the premises of three quacks (unqualified medical practitioners), who were practicing allopathy, at different locations in Telangana State and seized substantial stocks of medicines worth Rs. 83,000, stored illegally for sale.


Now you can get the latest stories from Indtoday on Telegram every day. Click the link to subscribe.  Click to follow Indtoday’s Facebook pageTwitter and Instagram. For all the latest Hyderabad News updates

Leave A Reply

Your email address will not be published.