Israeli Genocide in Gaza: Death Toll Exceeds 50,000

The death toll of Palestinians killed in Israel's military campaign in Gaza has exceeded 50,000, which is considered one of the most severe humanitarian disasters in modern history. According to the latest data provided by the Gaza Ministry of Health, 50,021 people have been killed and 113,274 injured. Among the dead are 17,000 children, indicating the wiping out of an entire generation.

Late on Sunday night, Israeli forces attacked the Nasser Medical Complex in Khan Younis, causing a fire in the hospital's surgery building. To justify the attack, the Israeli army and intelligence agency Shin Bet stated in a joint release that they targeted "an important member" of Hamas at the hospital. However, human rights organizations say Israel is systematically attacking hospitals and other civilian infrastructure, which amounts to war crimes.

New devastation after ceasefire rejection: In January 2025, Israel and Hamas reached a ceasefire agreement mediated by Egypt, Qatar, and the United States. Although prisoners were exchanged in the first phase, Israel was supposed to withdraw its troops from Gaza in the second phase. However, fresh attacks resumed as Israel rejected that condition. Hani Mahmoud, Al Jazeera's reporter in Gaza City, said, "The official figure of 50,000 deaths is actually a conservative estimate.

Many bodies are still under the rubble, and their names are not in official records. The actual number could be even higher." According to the Gaza Media Office, more than 11,000 people are still missing, many of whom are believed to have died trapped under the rubble. A recent study has shown that considering the long-term impact of Israel's military campaign, the actual death toll could exceed 186,000.

Middle East analyst Omar Rahman said, "Israel has been claiming that it is targeting Hamas fighters, but the reality is completely different. Attacks on civilians are higher. This is a planned genocide." New military offensive in Rafah and northern Gaza: On Sunday, the Israeli army ordered the forced eviction of residents in Rafah city and launched a military operation there.

Besides, operations are also underway in Beit Hanoun in northern Gaza, where Israeli forces have deployed tanks and heavy weapons. Last week, Israel violated the ceasefire agreement and launched attacks. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that he plans to pressure Hamas through the use of military force rather than diplomatic agreements. Hamas stated that it is willing to release prisoners through negotiations, but Israel must enter the second phase of the ceasefire.

Gaza is currently under a complete blockade. There is an acute crisis of food, water, medicine, and fuel. Human rights organization Amnesty International said, "Cutting off the electricity connection to Gaza's water purification plant is a cruel and illegal act. This is a crime against humanity." Meanwhile, several countries including France, Germany, and the United Kingdom have called on Israel to allow humanitarian aid into Gaza.