Gaza Death Toll Exceeds 44,000 Amid War

The ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas has resulted in a staggering death toll exceeding 44,000 in Gaza, with health officials reporting that over half of these casualties are women and children. The Gaza Health Ministry indicates that 104,268 people have been wounded and that thousands more remain unaccounted for, buried under rubble. The violence escalated after a Hamas-led attack on October 7, 2023, that killed approximately 1,200 Israelis and resulted in the abduction of 250 hostages, of which around 100 are still believed to be in Gaza. In recent military actions, the Al-Qassam Brigades claimed to have killed 15 Israeli soldiers and targeted Israeli military vehicles, while the Israeli military reports over 17,000 militants killed without providing evidence. Humanitarian conditions are dire, with 90% of Gaza's population displaced, living in inadequate conditions amidst widespread destruction. Allegations of war crimes have emerged, with international bodies considering accusations against both Israel and Hamas.