Murder, Mayhem and Israel

The Government Media Office in Gaza reported that Israel’s genocide has killed more than 61,000 people and displaced over two million. The office detailed the toll during a press conference at Al-Shifa Hospital on Sunday.

At least 47,487 victims arrived at hospitals, while 14,222 remain missing under rubble or in the streets. The number of wounded has reached 111,588.

Israeli forces have kidnapped over 6,000 Palestinians, subjecting them to severe abuse and torture. Dozens have died in custody. Forced displacement has affected over two million people, some uprooted more than 25 times under dire conditions.

Genocide Against Women and Children

The genocide has taken a devastating toll on children and women. Among the dead are 17,881 children, including 214 newborns who died amid the attacks. Over 38,000 children have been orphaned, with 17,000 losing both parents. Israeli forces have also killed 12,316 women.

Israeli bombings have wiped out entire families. The report recorded 9,268 massacres against families, erasing 2,092 families from civil records. Another 4,889 families were nearly wiped out, leaving only one survivor in each case.

Attacks on First Responders and Infrastructure

Israeli strikes have killed 1,155 medical workers, 205 journalists, and 194 civil defense personnel. More than 150,000 housing units have been damaged.

Israel’s war has also decimated Gaza’s healthcare system. At least 34 hospitals are out of service. The transportation sector has suffered losses exceeding $1.5 billion.

Education Under Attack

Israeli airstrikes have damaged 1,661 educational institutions, including 927 schools, universities, and daycare centers that were completely destroyed. Another 734 facilities suffered partial damage. The war has killed 12,800 students and nearly 800 educators. Around 785,000 students have been denied access to education.

The Government Media Office declared Gaza a disaster zone, warning that basic survival resources have collapsed. It urged international intervention to save 2.4 million people at risk of starvation, dehydration, and disease.

The office placed full responsibility on Israel, the Biden administration, and all those who have politically, economically, and militarily supported Israel’s actions.

Authorities in Gaza have outlined a post-war reconstruction plan in coordination with local and international organizations. They are calling for urgent relief, including the entry of 200,000 tents, 60,000 mobile homes, and essential shelter supplies according to the Quds News Network.

CrossFireArabia

CrossFireArabia

Dr. Marwan Asmar holds a PhD from Leeds University and is a freelance writer specializing on the Middle East. He has worked as a journalist since the early 1990s in Jordan and the Gulf countries, and been widely published, including at Albawaba, Gulf News, Al Ghad, World Press Review and others.

Related Posts

Bombing Kids is Not Self-Defence

Robert Martin writes:

I don’t know what the hospital’s policy on Palestine is, but they sure as hell know mine—Free Palestine! And if you’ve got a problem with that, you can fuck right off. Thanks,

@WearThePeaceCo , for the incredible shirt! It definitely turns heads and gets people thinking.

Continue reading
CARE Calls on Israel to Lift Aid Blockage Into Gaza

By Deepmala Mahla

It has been close to a week since Israel’s extremely concerning March 2 decision to stop aid from entering Gaza – a decision that is having dire consequences for a population who have already endured 15 months of unimaginable suffering.

Trucks stocked with CARE food parcels, medical supplies, and shelter items – which were scheduled to arrive over the next weeks – are not reaching Gaza.

Meanwhile, our current supply of medical provisions will allow us to be fully operational for one month only, after which we will be forced to scale back our medical services. Our ability to supply our local partners will also be impacted should the aid suspension continue.

Israel is required under international humanitarian law to facilitate access of aid into and across all areas of Gaza. CARE and all humanitarian actors call for compliance with this law wherever we work. It saves and protects the lives of women, children, and families in times of conflict – from Sudan to Syria. Humanitarian assistance for civilians such as food, medicine, and other life-saving supplies should not be withheld as a bargaining chip within a conflict.

Families are already living in makeshift shelters on the ruins of their homes and are still battling exposure to the basic elements of cold and hunger. It is critical that aid deliveries continue while a sustained cease fire is negotiated towards a lasting peace and the return of hostages.

The writer is the Chief Humanitarian Officer of CARE International

Continue reading

You Missed

Bombing Kids is Not Self-Defence

Bombing Kids is Not Self-Defence

Double-standard

Double-standard

CARE Calls on Israel to Lift Aid Blockage Into Gaza

CARE Calls on Israel to Lift Aid Blockage Into Gaza

Israel Rejects Egypt’s Plan to Rebuild Gaza

Israel Rejects Egypt’s Plan to Rebuild Gaza

Israel Returns to ‘Total’ Starvation of Gaza

Israel Returns to ‘Total’ Starvation of Gaza

Israeli Prisons: Places of Torture

Israeli Prisons: Places of Torture