It has been two years since Israel launched its genocide against Palestinians in Gaza.Israel’s assault on Gaza began on October 7, 2023, in response to attacks on southern Israel by fighters from the Qassam Brigades, the armed wing of Hamas, and other Palestinian groups, during which 1,139 people died and about 240 were taken into Gaza as captives.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemsend of listIn response, Israel began a bombing campaign on Gaza and tightened its longstanding blockade, turning what had already been a 16-year siege into a total stranglehold.1 out of 33 people in Gaza killed (Al Jazeera)Two years of Israeli attacks have killed at least 67,000 Palestinians. Thousands of other people are still under the rubble.That is about one out of every 33 people killed, or 3 percent of the pre-war population.At least 20,000 children are among the dead, or one child killed every hour for the past 24 months.The Palestinian Ministry of Health counts deaths based on people brought to hospitals or officially recorded. The true number is unknown and is likely much higher because the official death toll does not include those who perished under rubble or are missing.1 out of 14 people in Gaza injured (Al Jazeera)The human toll of Gaza’s war extends beyond the dead.More than 169,000 people have been injured, many with life-altering wounds.UNICEF estimated that 3,000 to 4,000 children in Gaza have lost one or more limbs.What few health facilities are still open across the besieged enclave remain overwhelmed as they operate with dwindling supplies and little to no anaesthesia. Advertisement 125 hospitals and clinics …
