In Past 24 Hours, Israel Kills 72 Palestinians in Gaza
The Gaza Ministry of Health revealed on Friday, June 27, that at least 72 bodies and 174 injured people have arrived at the hospital in the enclave over the past 24 hours.
Since Israel broke the ceasefire in March, its forces have killed at least 6,008 Palestinians and injured over 20,591 Palestinians.
The total death toll from Israeli attacks on Gaza since October 7, 2023, has risen to 56,331, with 132,632 wounded.
Since the recent ceasefire between Iran and Israel, there has been pressure to implement a ceasefire in Gaza.
In recent weeks, Israel has carried out attacks at aid centers in the enclave operated by the US and Israel-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), killing many people suffering from starvation because of the aid blockade.
Doctors Without Borders (MSF) has called for this aid scheme to be stopped, saying it is 'slaughter masquerading as humanitarian aid'.
The UN agency for Palestinian refugees, UNRWA, has pressed Israel to lift its aid blockade on Gaza because the agency "remains the lifeline to people in Gaza'.
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