Gaza death toll reaches 50,357 amid ongoing conflict

Israeli airstrikes on the Gaza Strip have resulted in at least 80 more Palestinian deaths and over 305 injuries in the last 48 hours, with the overall death toll since October 2023 now surpassing 50,357, according to health authorities. This latest surge in violence coincided with the Eid al-Fitr holiday, during which many victims were reported to be trapped under rubble as emergency services struggle to reach them. The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) claimed to have killed 50 Hamas fighters in various operations and discovered a network of tunnels, while broadening their military operations in new areas of Rafah. Despite ongoing military actions, international calls for a ceasefire have been largely ignored, with the International Court of Justice urging measures to prevent further humanitarian crises. Reports detail that many civilians, including women and children, have been among the casualties in recent attacks. As the conflict escalates, the humanitarian situation in Gaza continues to deteriorate dramatically.