Palestinian Death Toll In Gaza Reaches 30 Thousand People During Hamas-Israeli War Enters 146th Day

Israeli military land operations in Gaza. (Source: Israel Defense Forces)

JAKARTA - Palestinians' injuries and injuries continued to grow, as the war of the Hamas-Israeli militant group in the Gaza Strip, which entered its 146th Day on Thursday, shows no signs of stopping.

The Ministry of Health in the Gaza Strip on Thursday confirmed that the number of people killed in Israel's nearly five months of brutal war in the enclave had reached 30,000.

"The death toll exceeds 30,000 people," the ministry said in a statement, reported Daily Sabah on February 29.

Although mediators say a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas will only occur within days, aid agencies have warned of the dangers of starvation that will occur in northern Gaza.

"Children died of malnutrition, dehydration and widespread hunger in Gaza City's al-Shifa hospitals," the Health Ministry said, while its spokesman Ashraf al-Qudra called for "an immediate action" from international organizations to prevent more similar deaths.

Meanwhile, citing worsening conditions in Gaza, USAID head Samantha Power said Israel needed to open more crossings so "the much-needed humanitarian aid could increase significantly."

"This is a matter of life and death," Power said in a video posted on social media platform X.

The latest death toll from Palestinians in the war comes after at least 79 people died overnight in the Gaza Strip, the Health Ministry said on Thursday.

Meanwhile, mediators from Egypt, Qatar and the United States have sought a six-week hiatus in the war sparked by Hamas attacks on Israel on October 7.

Negotiators hope that the ceasefire could begin at the beginning of the Holy Month of Ramadan which is expected to begin on March 10 or 11.

The proposal reportedly includes the release of several Israeli hostages detained in Gaza, in exchange for several hundred Palestinian prisoners detained by Israel.

If no full withdrawal has been requested by Hamas, a source from the group said the deal might allow Israeli forces to leave "cities and populated areas", allowing the return of some Palestinians who have lost their homes and provide humanitarian assistance.