At least 26,422 Palestinians have been reported killed and 65,087 injured in Israeli strikes on Gaza since October 7, according to a statement released by the Gaza health ministry on Sunday.
Figures to be taken with caution © Mena Today
At least 26,422 Palestinians have been reported killed and 65,087 injured in Israeli strikes on Gaza since October 7, according to a statement released by the Gaza health ministry on Sunday.
However, it is important to note that the health ministry in Gaza is closely affiliated with Hamas, and the reported figures are often viewed with skepticism as they are difficult to verify and may be manipulated for propaganda purposes.
The chaotic situation in Gaza makes it challenging to maintain an accurate count of casualties, and this raises questions about the reliability of the numbers provided.
Additionally, Hamas tends to exclude the number of militants killed in its reports, which some estimates suggest could be around 9,000.
Given these factors, it is crucial to exercise caution when interpreting and accepting casualty figures, as they may not provide a complete and impartial picture of the situation.
By Chris Haber
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared on Saturday that the war in Gaza will not come to a final end until Hamas is disarmed and the Palestinian territory is fully demilitarized , a key requirement of the second phase of the ceasefire agreement currently under discussion.
The Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt will remain closed until further notice, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Saturday, adding its reopening will depend on Hamas handing over bodies of deceased hostages.
Hamas intends to maintain security control in Gaza during an interim period, a senior Hamas official told Reuters, adding he could not commit to the group disarming - positions that reflect the difficulties facing U.S. plans to secure an end to the war.
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