The Gaza Health Ministry reported that the number of Palestinian deaths due to Israel's attacks on Gaza has reached 21,320, with 55,603 individuals injured since hostilities began between Israel and Hamas on October 7. The Hamas released 105 hostages during a temporary one-week truce from November 24 to December 1, but 129 hostages are still believed to be in Hamas captivity. Israel alleges that at least 20 hostages among the remaining 129 have died.
Thousands of Palestinians are held in Israeli jails without trials and access to legal counsel, and the Palestinian Prisoners Club has reported over 4,655 arrests by Israeli forces in the occupied West Bank since October 7.
The conflict escalated when Israel launched a ground offensive in Gaza on October 27 following a surprise attack by Hamas on October 7, resulting in casualties and the taking of hostages. The situation remains complex, with ongoing hostilities and humanitarian concerns in the region.
(With Agency Inputs)
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