40 people were killed in one day in the Palestinian Gaza Strip by the attack of the Israeli forces. The death toll in the valley has reached 39 thousand 937 people. More than 92,240 Palestinians were injured. The Ministry of Health of Gaza confirmed this information in a circular on Wednesday (August 14). News from Anadolu Agency.
On Wednesday, Israeli forces launched a massive ground operation and airstrikes in southern Gaza. At least 3 Palestinians including women and children were killed in a terrible attack in the Sabra area of Gaza. Many others were seriously injured. A terrible attack was also carried out in Khan Yunis. Refugee tents and civilian homes were made targets. The attack continued in other areas as well.
On Tuesday, rockets were fired from the Palestinian territories targeting Tel Aviv. In response to this, Netanyahu’s forces have increased the level of attacks in the central and southern areas of Gaza several times. Over 40,000 people have died in Israeli attacks on Gaza in the past 10 months.
It should be noted that the United States, Egypt and Qatar have been working since the beginning of the campaign for reconciliation between Hamas and Israel and a cease-fire in Gaza. Representatives of mediating countries have tried to bring the two sides under a new agreement for a permanent ceasefire and the release of hostages. Today, August 15, was the meeting regarding that agreement. Israeli and Hamas leaders were also invited to attend the meeting. Although Israel agreed, Hamas said it would not sit in any new meeting.