GAZA CITY — Israel has continued its relentless assault on the Gaza Strip, exacerbating the humanitarian crisis in the besieged Palestinian territory.
Since November 10, when medical and communication services in Gaza City collapsed, the Ministry of Health in Gaza has struggled to provide regular casualty figures.
However, as of November 21, the government media office in Gaza reported the death toll from Israeli attacks stands at a staggering 14,100, with victims including 5,600 children and 3,550 women.
Additionally, more than 33,000 people have been injured, with over 70 percent of them being children and women. Tragically, there are also at least 6,800 individuals reported missing.
In the West Bank, the Palestinian Ministry of Health has reported a death toll of at least 219, with 50 of the victims being children. Moreover, more than 2,750 people have been injured in the region.
On the Israeli side, officials have revised the death toll from November 10, lowering it to approximately 1,200 fatalities. Furthermore, at least 5,600 individuals have been injured in Israel.
As a result of the relentless Israeli attacks, residents in Gaza have sought refuge in hospitals and United Nations schools, desperately hoping that Israel will adhere to international law and refrain from targeting these essential locations.
Tragically, even places intended for shelter and medical care have not been spared from the devastation, with over half of Gaza’s homes damaged, including more than 54,000 completely destroyed. In addition, the conflict has led to damage to 300 educational facilities, 87 ambulances, and the destruction of 11 bakeries.
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The situation prompted international concern, with the BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa) holding an “Extraordinary Joint Meeting on the Middle East situation” on November 21.
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, who currently chairs the BRICS group, strongly called for an immediate ceasefire, describing the situation in Gaza as a genocide and holding Israel responsible for war crimes.
Chinese President Xi Jinping echoed these sentiments, emphasizing the collective punishment of Gaza’s people and the urgent need for a ceasefire.
As the conflict in the Middle East continues unabated, the international community remains deeply divided on how to address the crisis, with calls for an immediate ceasefire and humanitarian assistance growing louder.
The term “genocide” is a highly contentious and legally significant label, and its application to specific conflicts is often a subject of debate.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, has been using the term “genocide” to describe Israeli actions in Gaza and has been a vocal critic of Israel’s politicians. Iran’s President, Hassan Rouhani, had also used strong language to condemn Israeli actions in Gaza and described them as genocide.
Several international human rights organizations, such as Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch, have raised concerns about possible violations of international law in Gaza, including allegations of war crimes and crimes against humanity. Here are some of most brutal genocides in the history:
