Vikrant Shekhawat : Nov 22, 2024, 07:00 AM
Israel-Hamas War: The fierce fighting between Israel and Hamas for 13 months has brought the Gaza Strip to the center of a humanitarian crisis. Palestinian health officials said the death toll in the conflict has so far exceeded 44,000. More than half of these are women and children.Situation worsens in GazaGaza's Health Ministry said on Thursday that in addition to the death of 44,056 people, 104,268 people have been injured. The ministry says this figure may be less than the actual number as thousands of bodies are still buried under the rubble. Basic facilities in Gaza have been destroyed.Lack of food and water: Millions of people are not able to get enough food and clean water.The tragedy of displacement: A large number of people have been forced to leave their homes, deepening the refugee crisis.Israel's claim and Hamas terrorist attacksIsrael claims to have killed more than 17,000 terrorists during this war. However, there has been no independent verification of this figure.The conflict began on October 7, 2023, when Hamas terrorists attacked southern Israel. About 1,200 people were killed in this attack, and more than 250 people were taken hostage.Hostage crisisHamas still holds about 100 people hostage in Gaza. According to reports, one-third of them have died. International pressure is increasing towards releasing the hostages, but so far no concrete results have been achieved.Devastating humanitarian crisisThe ongoing war in Gaza has created a catastrophic humanitarian crisis.Health services stalled: There is a huge shortage of medicines and equipment in hospitals. Injured people are not getting timely treatment.Infrastructure destroyed: Gaza's electricity, water and communication facilities have almost completely collapsed.Death of children and women: A large number of the dead include women and children, which shows the gravity of the situation.Role of the international communityThe United Nations and many international organizations are appealing for an end to this conflict. However, peace efforts have not been successful so far.ConclusionThis conflict between Israel and Hamas is not only threatening the stability of the Middle East, but it has also taken the form of a terrible human tragedy. Thousands of lives have been lost in Gaza, millions of people have become homeless, and the crisis of basic needs is deepening every day. The question of when and how this war will end is still unanswered.