Tragic Toll: Gaza's Loss Amidst Strikes
The Health Ministry in Gaza reported 87 casualties and numerous missing persons following Israeli airstrikes on homes in northern Gaza, particularly Beit Lahiya. Additionally, 40 individuals sustained injuries during overnight attacks. Beit Lahiya, located on Gaza's northern border, was an initial target in Israel's earlier ground invasion.
Devdiscourse News Desk | Deiral-Balah | Updated: 20-10-2024 15:21 IST | Created: 20-10-2024 15:21 IST
In a devastating update, Gaza's Health Ministry has announced that 87 people are either dead or missing following a series of Israeli strikes targeting residential areas in northern Gaza.
The overnight attack, which continued into the early hours of Sunday, left 40 individuals wounded, according to officials.
The town of Beit Lahiya, positioned on Gaza's northern edge, has once again found itself at the epicenter of conflict, mirroring its experience from nearly a year ago during the initial stages of Israel's ground offensive.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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