Palestinian Death Toll Exceeds 50,000 Amid Intensified Israeli Strikes in Gaza

The Palestinian Health Ministry reported that over 50,000 Palestinians have been killed in Gaza since the war with Israel escalated after Hamas's attack on October 7, 2023. The renewed Israeli military campaign has intensified following the collapse of a ceasefire, resulting in heavy bombardment and significant civilian casualties. Among the recent fatalities was senior Hamas official Salah al-Bardawil, who died in an Israeli airstrike in Khan Younis, exacerbating tensions and prompting Hamas to condemn the attack as a 'systematic campaign of massacres.' The ongoing conflict has led to over 113,000 injuries, with many victims trapped under rubble and unable to receive aid. Israeli officials attribute the military actions to Hamas's rejection of a new truce proposal, while Hamas claims Israel is responsible for escalating violence. The situation remains dire as humanitarian conditions deteriorate in the besieged territory.