Hundreds killed in Jabalia camp massacre: Health ministry

Palestine

Published: 2023-10-31 16:43

Last Updated: 2024-07-01 02:31


Hundreds killed in Jabalia camp massacre: Health ministry
Hundreds killed in Jabalia camp massacre: Health ministry

The Ministry of Health in Gaza reported a new tragic event involving dozens of casualties as the Israeli Occupation Forces (IOF) continue their intense aggression and bombings in the Gaza Strip.

The spokesperson for the Ministry of Health said that what happened in Jabalia camp is a horrific massacre and is the "largest" one with the number of victims exceeding that of Baptist Hospital massacre.

In a critical update, the Indonesian Hospital in Gaza, which has been receiving the casualties, said that they have recorded more than 400 casualties (both dead and injured), with the victim count still underway, according to Al Jazeera.

Additionally, the hospital reports that the victims have exhibited burns indicative of the possible use of internationally prohibited weapons, leaving health officials deeply concerned.

The hospital's director has expressed astonishment at the injuries and disfigurements witnessed, raising questions about the weaponry employed by the Israeli Occupation Forces (IOF).

This distressing revelation comes in the wake of the Jabalia massacre, where hundreds of lives were tragically lost, and a number of victims were amputated, further underscoring the devastating impact of the ongoing aggression in Gaza.

Operation Aqsa Typhoon, initiated on October 7, was in response to Israeli Occupation violations in the occupied Palestinian territories.

Conversely, the Israeli Occupation launched a military operation, "Iron Sword," in the Gaza Strip, conducting a series of aggressive raids in various areas. This has resulted in a significant number of casualties, including thousands of fatalities and injuries, along with substantial destruction of buildings, residential towers, institutions, and infrastructure.

The Gaza Strip's Ministry of Health has reported an increase in the number of martyrs to 8,525, including 3,542 children, 2,187 women, and 21,048 injured.

According to the Hebrew Broadcasting Corporation, the number of soldiers and settlers killed reached 1,538, including 315 soldiers, with approximately 5,000 others injured.