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NBC News
2 hours ago
- Politics
- NBC News
Netanyahu's plans for expanded Gaza offensive spark anger and dismay at home and abroad
TEL AVIV — Outrage is growing over Benjamin Netanyahu's planned new Gaza Strip offensive, with news of the Israeli leader's broadening military campaign met with anger at home and condemnation abroad. An association of Israel air force reserve and retired pilots have issued a statement calling for an 'immediate end to the futile war and urgent action to bring the hostages home.' 'The war being waged in Gaza is exacting an unbearable toll from hostages who have languished in captivity for 676 days, is risking our soldiers' lives in vain, is causing unnecessary harm to innumerable innocent civilians, and is degrading Israel's standing in the world to an unprecedented low,' it added on Sunday. The statement — which was the first time the group had explicitly called for an end to the conflict — was issued as Palestinians continued dying from both Israeli fire and hunger. Families of hostages were, meanwhile, growing increasingly desperate. 'The decision to send the army deeper into Gaza is a danger to my husband, Omri,' Lishay Miran-Lavi, wife of hostage Omri Miran, told a news conference Sunday as Netanyahu defended a previously unannounced operation in the besieged and bombarded Palestinian enclave. Calling on Israel's largest companies, trade unions and the tech sector to strike, she said they should 'stop everything in order to save our hostages and our soldiers.' 'My husband and the other hostages are facing extreme danger,' Miran-Lavi added. Hamas, other militants and Palestinian civilians seized about 250 hostages during the Oct. 7, 2023, terrorist attack. Of the 50 hostages who remain in Gaza, about 20 are believed to be alive. The families have called for the strike to take place Sunday, according to the Reuters news agency. The Israeli security Cabinet had approved the destruction of Hamas strongholds in the 'central camps' and Al-Mawasi, In addition to Gaza City, Netanyahu said Sunday. 'The timeline that we set for the action is fairly quickly,' he said. 'We want, first of all, to enable safe zones to be established so the civilian population of Gaza City can move out.' Israel's goal was not to stay in Gaza — just free it of Hamas, Netanyahu added. 'We have two remaining strongholds, OK? These are Gaza City and the central camps and Mawasi,' he said. According to the United Nations, the camps are housing more than a half-million Palestinians displaced during Israel's military campaign triggered by Hamas' Oct. 7 terrorist attack, in which 1,200 people were killed. The goals, he said, included demilitarizing the entire Palestinian territory, with the Israeli military having 'overriding security control' but a non-Israeli civilian administration taking charge. He also continued to deny there was starvation in Gaza, claiming the situation is being exaggerated. 'No one in Gaza would have survived after two years of war' if Israel was implementing a 'starvation policy,' Netanyahu said. More than 200 Palestinians have died from extreme malnutrition in Gaza, according to Palestinian health officials, even as Israel allows more aid to trickle into the territory. According to local health officials, more than 61,000 Palestinians, including thousands of children, have been killed since Israel began its military campaign Oct. 7, 2023, after Hamas' terrorist attack. World leaders also condemned Netanyahu's new plan at an emergency United Nations Security Council meeting. 'Expanding military operations will only endanger the lives of all civilians in Gaza, including the remaining hostages, and result in further unnecessary suffering,' Denmark, France, Greece, Slovenia and Britain said in a joint statement. 'This is a manmade crisis, and therefore urgent action is needed to halt starvation and to surge aid into Gaza.' Later Sunday, Al Jazeera said five of its staff members — Anas al-Sharif, Mohammed Qreiqeh and camera operators Ibrahim Zaher, Mohammed Noufal and Moamen Aliwa — were killed 'in a targeted Israeli strike on a tent housing journalists in Gaza City.' The Israeli military said that al-Sharif was 'the head of a terrorist cell in the Hamas terrorist organization and was responsible for advancing rocket attacks against Israeli civilians and IDF troops.'
Scottish Sun
8 hours ago
- Politics
- Scottish Sun
Israel mobilising 400,000 troops for ‘full occupation' of Gaza in WEEKS in Netanyahu's plan to end war
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) ISRAEL is set to mobilise more than 400,000 troops as it plans to establish a full military occupation in the Gaza Strip. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu aims to completely flush out terrorists from the besieged enclave after vowing to "free Gaza from Hamas". Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 8 Smoke rises after Israeli warplanes bombed buildings in a residential area Credit: AFP 8 Israeli soldiers work on a tank in an IDF staging area along in southern Israel along the border with the Gaza Strip Credit: Alamy 8 Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during a press conference at the Prime Minister's office in Jerusalem Credit: Reuters 8 The plan would see the Israeli Defence Force (IDF) expand the war and fully take over the Gaza City and some of the central camps - the last few parts of the strip not under Israeli control. This would allow Israel - which currently controls roughly 70 per cent of Gaza - to establish a full military occupation in the strip. Netanyahu claims these parts of Gaza - home to well over half a million Palestinians - are the last remaining Hamas strongholds. His government has now granted Defence Minister Israel Katz permission to call up some 430,000 military reservists until November 30. Israeli Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara said on Sunday that the country has no alternative but to continue mobilising reservists, i24 reported. Netanyahu was defiant on Sunday, telling journalists: "This is the best way to end the war, and the best way to end it speedily." "Our goal is not to occupy Gaza, our goal is to free Gaza." The goals, he said, include demilitarising the territory, the Israeli military having overriding security control and a non-Israeli civilian administration in charge. To support the humanitarian effort, Israel plans to increase aid deliveries significantly. Daily aid truck convoys are expected to increase from 300 to 1,200, Plans are also to establish more humanitarian aid distribution centres in non-combat zones. However, criticism has only intensified after Netanyahu's security cabinet announced plans to expand the conflict. Israel to fully occupy Gaza City in 'five step plan' to finally destroy Hamas, free hostages, and end bloody war Israel is now expected to tell civilians in Gaza City to evacuate by October 7 before the IDF launches a full military occupation. The population will be ordered to move to the south of the strip before new offensive operations begin. It is widely understood that the plan will apply to every piece of the enclave not yet under Israeli control. Israeli security officials estimate the occupation could continue for at least half a year. Netanyahu said the new operation would be implemented on "a fairly short timetable". He said the operation will aim "to dismantle the two remaining Hamas strongholds in Gaza City and the central camps", while establishing secure corridors and safe zones to allow civilians to leave the area. "Israel has no choice but to finish the job and complete the defeat of Hamas. Now, we've done a great deal. We have about 70 to 75 per cent of Gaza under Israeli control, military control," he said. "But we have two remaining strongholds, OK? These are Gaza City and the central camps in Al Mawasi." After Hamas is wiped out and Gaza becomes demilitarised, the PM says Israel will maintain "security responsibility". What is Israel's five-step plan for Gaza? Disarmament of Hamas Return of all hostages – living and dead Demilitarisation of the Gaza Strip Israeli security control over Gaza Creation of a new civil administration that excludes both Hamas and the Palestinian Authority A "non-Israeli civilian administration" will be established in Gaza within 24 hours, he added. Israel's cabinet also signed off on five guiding principles to conclude the war this week with a roadmap that leaves no room for compromise with Hamas. Israel has made it clear that the terrorist group must be stripped of its weapons entirely - not just weakened, but dismantled - to prevent any future attacks on Israeli civilians. The 22-month war has left tens of thousands dead after Hamas attacked Israeli civilians on October 7. They took 251 hostages during the assault, with 49 still being held in Gaza - including 27 who the IDF say are dead. The return of all hostages, both living and dead, is also a non-negotiable pillar of the plan. Israeli leaders have stressed that no resolution will be accepted unless it includes the safe return of every captive held in Gaza. 8 Palestinians struggle to get donated food at a community kitchen in northern Gaza Credit: AP 8 Smoke plumes rising from Israeli bombardment in Beit Lahia Credit: AFP 8 IDF troops inside Gaza Credit: Reuters Israel's offensive has killed at least 61,430 Palestinians, according to Gaza's health ministry, figures the United Nations says are reliable. According to Gaza's civil defence agency, at least 27 people were killed by Israeli fire across the territory Sunday, including 11 who were waiting near aid distribution centres. An Israeli strike also killed five journalists who were working for Al Jazeera. They were all stationed inside a media tent near Gaza City's Al-Shifa Hospital, which was targeted. Correspondents Anas al-Sharif and Mohammed Qreiqeh, cameramen Ibrahim Zaher and Moamen Aliwa, and their assistant Mohammed Noufal have all been named by the publication. The IDF confirmed it struck al-Sharif, 28, who has been one of Al Jazeera's top reporters out in northern Gaza throughout the war. Israel accused al-Sharif of "serving as the head of a terrorist cell in Hamas" for some time during the war. They said he has been posing as a journalist and claimed he is "responsible for advancing rocket attacks against Israeli civilians and IDF troops".
The Irish Sun
8 hours ago
- Politics
- The Irish Sun
Israel mobilising 400,000 troops for ‘full occupation' of Gaza in WEEKS in Netanyahu's plan to end war
ISREAL is set to mobilise more than 400,000 troops as it plans a full military occupation of the Gaza Strip. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu aims to completely flush out the terrorists from the besieged enclave after vowing to "free Gaza from Hamas". Advertisement 8 Smoke rises after Israeli warplanes bombed buildings in a residential area Credit: AFP 8 Israeli soldiers work on a tank in an IDF staging area along in southern Israel along the border with the Gaza Strip Credit: Alamy 8 Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during a press conference at the Prime Minister's office in Jerusalem Credit: Reuters 8 The plan would see the Israeli Defence Force (IDF) expand the war and fully take over Gaza City and some of the central camps - the last few parts of the strip not under Israeli control. This would allow Israel - which currently controls roughly 70 per cent of Gaza - to establish a full military occupation in the strip. Netanyahu claims these parts of Gaza - home to well over half a million Palestinians - are the last remaining Hamas strongholds. His government has now granted Defence Minister Israel Katz permission to call up some 430,000 military reservists until November 30. Advertisement Israeli Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara said on Sunday that the country has no alternative but to continue mobilising reservists, i24 reported. Netanyahu was defiant on Sunday, telling journalists: "This is the best way to end the war, and the best way to end it speedily." "Our goal is not to occupy Gaza, our goal is to free Gaza." The goals, he said, include demilitarising the territory, the Israeli military having overriding security control and a non-Israeli civilian administration in charge. Advertisement To support the humanitarian effort, Israel plans to increase aid deliveries significantly. Daily aid truck convoys are expected to increase from 300 to 1,200, Plans are also to establish more humanitarian aid distribution centres in non-combat zones. However, criticism has only intensified after Netanyahu's security cabinet announced plans to expand the conflict. Advertisement Israel to fully occupy Gaza City in 'five step plan' to finally destroy Hamas, free hostages, and end bloody war Israel is now expected to tell civilians in Gaza City to evacuate by October 7 before the IDF launches a full military occupation. The population will be ordered to move to the south of the strip before new offensive operations begin. It is widely understood that the plan will apply to every piece of the enclave not yet under Israeli control. Israeli security officials estimate the occupation could continue for at least half a year. Advertisement Netanyahu said the new operation would be implemented on "a fairly short timetable". He said the operation will aim "to dismantle the two remaining Hamas strongholds in Gaza City and the central camps", while establishing secure corridors and safe zones to allow civilians to leave the area. "Israel has no choice but to finish the job and complete the defeat of Hamas. Now, we've done a great deal. We have about 70 to 75 per cent of Gaza under Israeli control, military control," he said. "But we have two remaining strongholds, OK? These are Gaza City and the central camps in Al Mawasi." Advertisement After Hamas is wiped out and Gaza becomes demilitarised, the PM says Israel will maintain "security responsibility". What is Israel's five-step plan for Gaza? Disarmament of Hamas Return of all hostages – living and dead Demilitarisation of the Gaza Strip Israeli security control over Gaza Creation of a new civil administration that excludes both Hamas and the Palestinian Authority A "non-Israeli civilian administration" will be established in Gaza within 24 hours, he added. Israel's cabinet also signed off on five guiding principles to conclude the war this week with a roadmap that leaves no room for compromise with Hamas. Israel has made it clear that the terrorist group must be stripped of its weapons entirely - not just weakened, but dismantled - to prevent any future attacks on Israeli civilians. Advertisement The 22-month war has left tens of thousands dead after Hamas attacked Israeli civilians on October 7. They took 251 hostages during the assault, with 49 still being held in Gaza - including 27 who the IDF say are dead. The return of all hostages, both living and dead, is also a non-negotiable pillar of the plan. Israeli leaders have stressed that no resolution will be accepted unless it includes the safe return of every captive held in Gaza. Advertisement 8 Palestinians struggle to get donated food at a community kitchen in northern Gaza Credit: AP 8 Smoke plumes rising from Israeli bombardment in Beit Lahia Credit: AFP 8 IDF troops inside Gaza Credit: Reuters Israel's offensive has killed at least 61,430 Palestinians, according to Gaza's health ministry, figures the United Nations says are reliable. Advertisement According to Gaza's civil defence agency, at least 27 people were killed by Israeli fire across the territory Sunday, including 11 who were waiting near aid distribution centres. An Israeli strike also killed five journalists who were working for Al Jazeera. They were all stationed inside a media tent near Gaza City's Al-Shifa Hospital, which was targeted. Correspondents Anas al-Sharif and Mohammed Qreiqeh, cameramen Ibrahim Zaher and Moamen Aliwa, and their assistant Mohammed Noufal have all been named by the publication. Advertisement The IDF confirmed it struck al-Sharif, 28, who has been one of Al Jazeera's top reporters out in northern Gaza throughout the war. Israel accused al-Sharif of "serving as the head of a terrorist cell in Hamas" for some time during the war. They said he has been posing as a journalist and claimed he is "responsible for advancing rocket attacks against Israeli civilians and IDF troops". 8 Hundreds of Palestinians seized trucks carrying flour as they entered Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Credit: Shutterstock Editorial
1News
9 hours ago
- Politics
- 1News
Netanyahu defends new Gaza military offensive, says it will be wider than announced
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu today defended a new military offensive in Gaza that's more sweeping than previously announced, declaring in the face of growing condemnation at home and abroad that Israel 'has no choice but to finish the job and complete the defeat of Hamas'. Even as more Israelis express concern over the 22-month war, Netanyahu said the security Cabinet last week instructed the dismantling of Hamas strongholds not only in Gaza City but also in the 'central camps' and Muwasi. A source familiar with the operation, who spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorised to talk to the media, confirmed that Israel plans it in both areas. The camps — sheltering well over a half-million displaced people, according to the UN — had not been part of Israel's announcement Friday. It was not clear why, though Netanyahu faced criticism this weekend within his ruling coalition that targeting Gaza City was not enough. Netanyahu said there would be 'safe zones," but such designated areas have been bombed in the past. Late Sunday (local time), heavy bombardment was reported in Gaza City. Shortly before midnight local time, broadcaster Al Jazeera said correspondent Anas al-Sharif was killed in a strike. Rami Mohanna, administrative director at the nearby Shifa Hospital, said the strike hit a tent for Al Jazeera journalists outside the hospital's walls. Along with al-Sharif, three other journalists and a driver were killed. Israel's military confirmed it, asserting al-Sharif had 'posed as a journalist' and alleging he was with Hamas. Al-Sharif had denied having any political affiliations. The Committee to Protect Journalists last month said it was gravely concerned for his safety and said he was a 'targeted by an Israeli military smear campaign'. ADVERTISEMENT Netanyahu spoke with Trump about plan Netanyahu's office late Sunday (local time) said he had spoken with US President Donald Trump about the plan and thanked him for his 'steadfast support'. Rejecting starvation in Gaza as well as a 'global campaign of lies," Netanyahu spoke to foreign media just before an emergency meeting of the United Nations Security Council, a platform for outrage but little action on the war. 'Our goal is not to occupy Gaza, our goal is to free Gaza,' Netanyahu asserted. The goals, he said, include demilitarising the territory, the Israeli military having 'overriding security control' and a non-Israeli civilian administration in charge. Israel wants to increase the number of aid distribution sites in Gaza, he said, but in a later briefing to local media, he asserted: 'There is no hunger. There was no hunger. There was a shortage, and there was certainly no policy of starvation." Netanyahu also said he has directed Israel's military to 'bring in more foreign journalists' — which would be a striking development, as they haven't been allowed into Gaza beyond military embeds during the war. He again blamed many of Gaza's problems on the Hamas militant group, including civilian deaths, destruction and aid shortages. 'Hamas still has thousands of armed terrorists," he asserted, adding that Palestinians are 'begging' to be freed from them. ADVERTISEMENT Hamas responded with a lengthy statement that summed up Netanyahu's remarks as 'blatant lies'. The morning's headlines in 90 seconds, including dire state of our heart health system, where unspent charter school money might go, and thieves make off with a pricey haul of Labubu dolls. (Source: 1News) US defends Israel at Security Council meeting The United States defended Israel, saying it has the right to decide what's best for its security. It called allegations of genocide in Gaza false. The US has veto power at the council and can block proposed actions there. Other council members, and UN officials, expressed alarm. China called the 'collective punishment' of people in Gaza unacceptable. Russia warned against a 'reckless intensification of hostilities'. 'This is no longer a looming hunger crisis; this is starvation,' said Ramesh Rajasingham with the UN humanitarian office. 'Humanitarian conditions are beyond horrific. We have frankly run out of words to describe it.' ADVERTISEMENT Israel faces growing action even by its closest allies. Netanyahu said Chancellor Friedrich Merz of Germany had 'buckled under' the growing international criticism by stopping exports of military equipment to Israel that could be used in Gaza. Merz, for his part, told public broadcaster ARD that Germany and Israel were talking 'very critically' but Berlin's overall policies of friendship haven't changed. More Palestinians killed as they seek aid At least 31 Palestinians were killed while seeking aid in Gaza, hospitals and witnesses said. The Associated Press spoke to witnesses of gunfire in the Israeli-controlled Morag and Netzarim corridors and the Teina area in the south. All accused Israeli forces of firing at crowds trying to reach food distributions or waiting for convoys. Fifteen people were killed while waiting for trucks near the Morag corridor that separates the southern cities of Rafah and Khan Younis, according to Nasser hospital. The situation is a 'death trap,' said Jamal al-Laweh, who said Israeli forces opened fire there. 'But I have no other choice to feed the kids.' Six were killed while waiting for aid in northern Gaza near the Zikim crossing, according to Gaza's Health Ministry and Shifa hospital. In central Gaza, witnesses said they heard warning shots before fire was aimed toward crowds trying to reach a distribution site operated by the Israeli-backed and US-funded Gaza Humanitarian Foundation. The AP could not independently confirm who fired. Awda hospital said four people were killed by Israeli gunfire. ADVERTISEMENT Six other aid-seekers were killed while trying to reach GHF sites in Khan Younis and Rafah, Nasser hospital said. The GHF sites opened in May as an alternative to the UN-run aid system, but operations have been marred by deaths and chaos. Responding to AP inquiries, the GHF media office said: 'There were no incidents at or near our sites today.' Israel's military said there were no incidents involving troops near central Gaza aid sites. Hunger death toll among children hits 100 Israel's air and ground offensive has displaced most Palestinians and pushed the territory toward famine. Two Palestinian children died of malnutrition-related causes on Saturday, bringing the toll among children to 100 since the war began. At least 117 adults have died of malnutrition-related causes since June, when the ministry started to count them. The hunger toll is in addition to the ministry's war toll of 61,400 Palestinians. The ministry, part of the Hamas-run government and staffed by medical professionals, doesn't distinguish between fighters or civilians, but says around half of the dead have been women and children. The UN and independent experts consider it the most reliable source on war casualties.
Korea Herald
11 hours ago
- Politics
- Korea Herald
Netanyahu defends new military offensive in Gaza and says it will be wider than announced
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday defended a new military offensive in Gaza that's more sweeping than previously announced, declaring in the face of growing condemnation at home and abroad that Israel "has no choice but to finish the job and complete the defeat of Hamas." Even as more Israelis express concern over the 22-month war, Netanyahu said the security Cabinet last week instructed the dismantling of Hamas strongholds not only in Gaza City but also in the "central camps" and Muwasi. A source familiar with the operation, who spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to talk to the media, confirmed that Israel plans it in both areas. The camps — sheltering well over a half-million displaced people, according to the UN — had not been part of Israel's announcement Friday. It was not clear why, though Netanyahu faced criticism this weekend within his ruling coalition that targeting Gaza City was not enough. Netanyahu said there would be "safe zones," but such designated areas have been bombed in the past. Late Sunday, heavy bombardment was reported in Gaza City. Shortly before midnight local time, broadcaster Al Jazeera said correspondent Anas al-Sharif was killed in a strike. Rami Mohanna, administrative director at the nearby Shifa Hospital, said the strike hit a tent for Al Jazeera journalists outside the hospital's walls. Along with al-Sharif, three other journalists and a driver were killed. Israel's military confirmed it, asserting al-Sharif had "posed as a journalist" and alleging he was with Hamas. Al-Sharif had denied having any political affiliations. The Committee to Protect Journalists last month said it was gravely concerned for his safety and said he was a "targeted by an Israeli military smear campaign." Netanyahu's office late Sunday said he had spoken with US President Donald Trump about the plan and thanked him for his "steadfast support." Rejecting starvation in Gaza as well as a "global campaign of lies," Netanyahu spoke to foreign media just before an emergency meeting of the United Nations Security Council, a platform for outrage but little action on the war. "Our goal is not to occupy Gaza, our goal is to free Gaza," Netanyahu asserted. The goals, he said, include demilitarizing the territory, the Israeli military having "overriding security control" and a non-Israeli civilian administration in charge." Israel wants to increase the number of aid distribution sites in Gaza, he said, but in a later briefing to local media, he asserted, "There is no hunger. There was no hunger. There was a shortage, and there was certainly no policy of starvation." Netanyahu also said he has directed Israel's military to "bring in more foreign journalists" — which would be a striking development, as they haven't been allowed into Gaza beyond military embeds during the war. He again blamed many of Gaza's problems on the Hamas militant group, including civilian deaths, destruction and aid shortages. "Hamas still has thousands of armed terrorists," he asserted, adding that Palestinians are "begging" to be freed from them. Hamas responded with a lengthy statement that summed up Netanyahu's remarks as "blatant lies." The United States defended Israel, saying it has the right to decide what's best for its security. It called allegations of genocide in Gaza false. The US has veto power at the council and can block proposed actions there. Other council members, and UN officials, expressed alarm. China called the "collective punishment" of people in Gaza unacceptable. Russia warned against a "reckless intensification of hostilities." "This is no longer a looming hunger crisis; this is starvation," said Ramesh Rajasingham with the UN humanitarian office. "Humanitarian conditions are beyond horrific. We have frankly run out of words to describe it." Israel faces growing action even by its closest allies. Netanyahu said Chancellor Friedrich Merz of Germany had "buckled under" the growing international criticism by stopping exports of military equipment to Israel that could be used in Gaza. Merz, for his part, told public broadcaster ARD that Germany and Israel were talking "very critically" but Berlin's overall policies of friendship haven't changed. At least 31 Palestinians were killed while seeking aid in Gaza, hospitals and witnesses said. The Associated Press spoke to witnesses of gunfire in the Israeli-controlled Morag and Netzarim corridors and the Teina area in the south. All accused Israeli forces of firing at crowds trying to reach food distributions or waiting for convoys. Fifteen people were killed while waiting for trucks near the Morag corridor that separates the southern cities of Rafah and Khan Younis, according to Nasser hospital. The situation is a "death trap," said Jamal al-Laweh, who said Israeli forces opened fire there. "But I have no other choice to feed the kids." Six were killed while waiting for aid in northern Gaza near the Zikim crossing, according to Gaza's Health Ministry and Shifa hospital. In central Gaza, witnesses said they heard warning shots before fire was aimed toward crowds trying to reach a distribution site operated by the Israeli-backed and US-funded Gaza Humanitarian Foundation. The AP could not independently confirm who fired. Awda hospital said four people were killed by Israeli gunfire. Six other aid-seekers were killed while trying to reach GHF sites in Khan Younis and Rafah, Nasser hospital said. The GHF sites opened in May as an alternative to the UN-run aid system, but operations have been marred by deaths and chaos. Responding to AP inquiries, the GHF media office said: "There were no incidents at or near our sites today." Israel's military said there were no incidents involving troops near central Gaza aid sites. Israel's air and ground offensive has displaced most Palestinians and pushed the territory toward famine. Two Palestinian children died of malnutrition-related causes on Saturday, bringing the toll among children to 100 since the war began. At least 117 adults have died of malnutrition-related causes since June, when the ministry started to count them. The hunger toll is in addition to the ministry's war toll of 61,400 Palestinians. The ministry, part of the Hamas-run government and staffed by medical professionals, doesn't distinguish between fighters or civilians, but says around half of the dead have been women and children. The UN and independent experts consider it the most reliable source on war casualties.
