Sat Apr 12 08:46:04 UTC 2025: ## Gaza Death Toll Surpasses 1,500 Amidst “Post-Apocalyptic” Violence
**Gaza City, Palestine –** The death toll in Gaza has surpassed 1,500 since Israel resumed its offensive on March 18th, according to the Palestinian Ministry of Health. The ongoing conflict has been described by UNRWA chief Philippe Lazzarini as a “post-apocalyptic” killing zone, with at least 500 of the victims being children.
Sustained Israeli air attacks and bombardments continue to inflict heavy casualties. Saturday alone saw at least six more deaths, including a child, bringing the 24-hour total to over 20. Reports from Al Jazeera detail the harrowing consequences, including the death of a newborn baby, Sham, who succumbed to injuries sustained in an attack on her family. The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights has documented 36 Israeli strikes resulting solely in the deaths of women and children between March 18th and April 9th.
The situation is further exacerbated by a severe shortage of essential supplies, with UNRWA warning that food, fuel, and medicine are running out, leaving children going to bed hungry. Israel’s blockade of Gaza is preventing the entry of vital humanitarian aid, a violation of international law according to Lazzarini.
Forced evacuations are adding to the immense suffering, with approximately 400,000 Palestinians displaced since the ceasefire ended on March 18th. Israel has pledged to continue its offensive, planning to seize more territory in southern Gaza and issuing further evacuation orders. The Palestinian rights group Al-Haq has condemned the conflict, stating that the targeting of women and children constitutes a calculated effort of extermination unseen in modern warfare. The overall death toll since the start of the October 7th conflict has risen to over 50,000, with over 115,000 wounded, drawing widespread international condemnation.
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