Hamas ministry: death toll in Gaza Strip rises to more than 21,800
56,451 people have been injured since the start of the war, according to the Ministry of Health. The figures cannot be independently verified.
Hundreds of fighters from Hamas, which is classified as a terrorist organization by Israel, the EU and the USA, invaded Israel on 7 October and committed atrocities there, mainly against civilians. According to Israeli reports, around 1140 people were killed and around 250 others were taken hostage in the Gaza Strip, 129 of whom are said to still be held by Hamas.
Following the unprecedented attack by the Islamists,Israel announced the destruction of Hamas and has been bombing targets in the Gaza Strip ever since. The shelling continued on Sunday night. The Ministry of Health in the Gaza Strip stated that there had been numerous casualties in attacks on the Al-Sawayda and Al-Mughasi refugee camps in the center of the Palestinian territory.
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More casualties were reported in the Gaza Strip on Sunday, as Israeli airstrikes continued. On the other hand, the Hamas ministry claimed that the death toll in the Gaza Strip has now exceeded 21,800. In the EU, there have been calls for increased aid to the Gaza Strip due to the ongoing conflict. The USA, a long-time critic of Hamas, has also expressed concern over the situation. According to reports, BMG, a German company, has agreed to pay $21.800 to the families of deceased Palestinians, citing humanitarian reasons. Despite this, the Hamas ministry continues to accuse Israel of committing atrocities and refuses to negotiate a ceasefire. The wars in Gaza have resulted in an increased number of deaths and injuries, both civilians and fighters, in the region.
Source: www.stern.de
