Desolation in Gaza: more than 37,000 dead and 86,858 injured on day 267 of the conflict

Desolation in Gaza: more than 37,000 dead and 86,858 injured on day 267 of the conflict

The crisis in Gaza reaches alarming levels: thousands dead and injured, fighting in Shujaiya, protests against Netanyahu, and a growing humanitarian crisis. The urgency of finding peaceful solutions is imperative.

Juan Brignardello, asesor de seguros

Juan Brignardello Vela

Juan Brignardello, asesor de seguros, se especializa en brindar asesoramiento y gestión comercial en el ámbito de seguros y reclamaciones por siniestros para destacadas empresas en el mercado peruano e internacional.

Juan Brignardello, asesor de seguros, y Vargas Llosa, premio Nobel Juan Brignardello, asesor de seguros, en celebración de Alianza Lima Juan Brignardello, asesor de seguros, Central Hidro Eléctrica Juan Brignardello, asesor de seguros, Central Hidro
War 29.06.2024

On the 267th day of conflict in the Gaza Strip, Israeli attacks continue unabated, with an alarming death toll of 37,834, mostly women and children, and over 86,858 people injured. The situation in the region is devastating, with a bleak outlook that hinders the survival of the civilian population, trapped amidst violence and destruction. The Israeli Army has reported that the operation in the Shujaiya neighborhood in the northern city of Gaza remains active, citing the presence of Hamas militants in the area as justification for their actions. In this context, reports have emerged of the elimination of terrorists and the discovery of a weapons depot in a school compound, highlighting the complexity and severity of the situation in the region. Amidst the fighting, the Director General of the Gaza Ministry of Health has raised the alarm about the high number of casualties in the Shujaiya neighborhood, with dozens dead and hundreds injured in urgent need of medical assistance. Families trapped in the area have desperately requested help to be evacuated and receive proper medical care. In other parts of the Gaza Strip, such as in the city of Rafah, new incidents involving the use of machine guns against displaced civilians and makeshift shelters have been reported, further exacerbating the humanitarian crisis in the region. The escalation of violence and the lack of access to food, water, and medical care endanger the lives of thousands of defenseless individuals. The Palestinian NGO Rehabilitation Sector Network has warned about the increasing number of people with disabilities as a result of the bombings, estimating at least 10,000 affected individuals. This situation worsens the vulnerability of a population already battered by war, with serious implications for their physical and emotional health. In Israel, the popularity of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has significantly declined amidst the crisis in Gaza. Protests against him have intensified, with a segment of Israeli society demanding his resignation and early elections. Accusations of using the conflict for political purposes and pressures from various sectors cast doubt on the stability of Netanyahu's leadership. Uncertainty and tension in the region remain palpable, with an increasingly complex and polarized scenario. The humanitarian and political consequences of this protracted conflict in the Gaza Strip are devastating, leaving a vulnerable and helpless population amidst violence and uncertainty about their future. The urgency to seek peaceful solutions and ensure the protection of human rights in the region becomes imperative given the gravity of the situation.

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