The ongoing conflict in Gaza has resulted in a significant humanitarian crisis. As of January 4, 2024, the Ministry of Health in Gaza reports that the death toll has reached 45,717, with injuries totaling 108,856 since the onset of hostilities initiated by a Hamas attack on Israeli territory.
Palestinian authorities emphasize that the actual figures are likely higher, as they do not account for thousands of missing persons trapped under rubble due to a lack of heavy machinery for rescue operations. In the past 24 hours alone, Israeli airstrikes have reportedly killed at least 59 individuals and injured 273.
Since Thursday, the Israeli military has intensified its operations across the Gaza Strip, particularly in the northern regions. Reports indicate that approximately 30 people have died in the latest wave of attacks, which have targeted various locations including residential buildings in the Shujaiya neighborhood and the Jabalia refugee camp.
Additionally, five individuals, including security personnel and private sector workers, were killed in an Israeli strike on a vehicle in Khan Younis, located in southern Gaza. The Israeli Defense Forces have stated that their operations continue in the north, claiming to have destroyed a facility in Beit Hanoun that was allegedly used by Hamas commanders as a stronghold.
The conflict, which began in October 2023, has escalated dramatically, raising concerns among international observers regarding the humanitarian implications for the civilian population in Gaza.