Palestinian death toll mounts with over 100 killed during Eid

Express Tribune

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Palestinian men and boys perform Eid al-Adha prayers in Khan Younis, in the southern Gaza Strip, June 6, 2025. REUTERS/Hatem Khaled
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Over a 100 Palestinians were killed in the past 24 hours, including 21 since dawn today, and at least 393 injured in Israeli attacks across the enclave, according to Palestinian health sources.
At least 21 Palestinians were killed by Israeli airstrikes across the Gaza Strip since this morning, Al Jazeera reported.
Israeli forces targeted buildings east of the Jabalia refugee camp, with reports indicating that several residential structures were destroyed. An Israeli helicopter also fired on homes east of Gaza City, leading to multiple casualties.
Additional attacks were reported in northern Gaza, including near Jabalia and Beit Lahiya, with several civilians injured.
In southern Gaza, a drone strike targeted tents in the al-Mawasi area of Khan Younis, killing five Palestinians, including two girls. The al-Mawasi area had previously been designated a "safe zone" by Israeli authorities, but has now become a frequent target of airstrikes.
Meanwhile, Israeli forces conducted several raids across the occupied West Bank, arresting Palestinians in towns such as Arura, Jalazone, Kafr Malek, Balata, and al-Khader.
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These operations have raised concerns among local and international observers about the ongoing security situation in the region.
On Saturday, IDF killed at least 75 people and injured several others in multiple instances of violence across the enclave. At least 108 were reported deceased and 393 injured between Saturday and Sunday.
Israel blockade of Gaza
Roughly one in five Palestinians in Gaza is now experiencing starvation, as Israel's total blockade of the territory enters its third month.
According to the latest findings from the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC), nearly 1.95 million people—accounting for 93 percent of Gaza's population—are suffering from severe food insecurity.
The IPC warns that the ongoing restrictions could cause 'further mass displacement' both within Gaza and across its governorates, as essential resources required for survival continue to run out.
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Efforts to address the crisis have faltered. A U.S.-backed Israeli initiative known as the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation was launched in May to manage aid delivery. However, its central distribution hub collapsed into disorder just hours after opening on May 27, and the situation has since worsened following fatal shootings near food aid sites.
Israel stands accused of deliberately drawing Palestinians to these distribution points before opening fire. More than 100 people have reportedly been killed in such incidents over the past eight days.
Medical services at risk of collapse
Meanwhile, Gaza's Health Ministry Director Munir al-Bursh has warned that hospitals could become "graveyards" in 48 hours if no fuel is provided for power generators.
Speaking to Al-Jazeera, Bursh underscored the gravity of the prevailing fuel shortages. The occupation forces' prevention of fuel entry is tantamount to cutting off the lifeline to hospitals, he said, adding that there is a severe shortage of medicines and medical supplies.
He called for the immediate access to entry for the World Health Organization's trucks parked in Arish, Egypt, near the Rafah border crossing.
Israel's war on Gaza
The total death toll from Israel's war on Gaza has risen to 54,880 killed and 126,227 injured since October 7, 2023, according to the enclave's Health Ministry.
Israel has killed 4,603 Palestinians and injured 14,186 since breaking a ceasefire in March this year, it added.
Israel's atrocities have displaced around 90% of Gaza's estimated 2 million residents, created a severe hunger crisis, and caused widespread destruction across the territory.
The International Criminal Court issued arrest warrants last November for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant for war crimes and crimes against humanity in Gaza.
Israel also faces a genocide case at the International Court of Justice for its war on the enclave