The Government Media Office in Gaza has released a statement declaring that the Israeli military has dropped a staggering 65,000 tons of explosives on the Gaza Strip since the onset of the conflict.
The media office provided an updated summary of the war’s impact on Gaza, presenting alarming statistics.
According to the report, in the 87 days of what is described as a “comprehensive genocide war”, there have been 1,838 massacres recorded.
The death toll includes 28,978 casualties and missing persons, with 21,978 of the deceased having been brought to hospitals. Among the fatalities, there are 9,280 children and 6,600 women. The report also highlights the loss of 326 medical staff, 40 civil defense personnel, and 106 journalists.
Additionally, 7,000 people are missing, 70% of whom are children and women. There are 56,697 injured individuals and 10,000 cancer patients facing a heightened risk of death. The statement also mentions 99 healthcare workers and 10 journalists who have been detained.
The conflict has resulted in widespread destruction, as detailed in the report: 130 government buildings, 93 schools, and universities have been destroyed, while 292 educational institutions have been partially damaged.
A total of 120 mosques have been completely demolished, and 212 mosques partially damaged by Israeli forces. The report also mentions the targeting and destruction of 3 churches, 65,000 destroyed housing units, and 290,000 partially damaged residences.
The healthcare infrastructure has been severely impacted, with 30 hospitals and 53 health centers put out of service, and 150 health institutions partially targeted. Moreover, 104 ambulances have been destroyed, and 200 archaeological and heritage sites have been damaged.
This extensive damage has led to significant humanitarian challenges, with 1.9 million people displaced within the Gaza Strip and 355,000 people suffering from infectious diseases due to displacement.
The Government Media Office in Gaza’s statement underlines the grave situation in the region and the extensive impact of the ongoing conflict on the civilian population and infrastructure.