In the past 320 days, Israeli attacks in the Gaza Strip have resulted in the deaths of over 40,000 Palestinians, including almost 17,000 children. On average, 53 children and 72 adults are killed every day. The number of people killed could fill Madison Square Garden twice and form a human chain around the entire island of Manhattan. This is a devastating toll on a population of two million, where nearly half are children.
This conflict has also resulted in over 10,000 people missing under the rubble, with many presumed dead. More than 500 schools being used as shelters have been targeted by Israel, leaving Palestinian children to miss an entire school year.
The impact of this violence is unimaginable, with the number of lives lost and the destruction caused creating a humanitarian crisis in Gaza. The statistics presented by Al Jazeera’s @ajlabs offer a chilling perspective on the magnitude of the suffering that the Palestinian people have endured. As the world watches these events unfold, it is clear that urgent action is needed to address the ongoing violence and protect the lives of innocent civilians caught in the crossfire.
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