People inspect the rubble after an Israeli airstrike in the southern Gaza Strip city of Rafah, on Feb. 10, 2024. The Israeli army has been launching intensive airstrikes on Rafah city in the south of Gaza since Friday night, killing at least 28 people, reported the state-run Palestine TV. (Photo by Khaled Omar/Xinhua)
GAZA, Feb. 10 (Xinhua) -- The Palestinian death toll from the ongoing Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip has exceeded 28,000, the Gaza-based Health Ministry said Saturday.
The ministry said in a press statement that the Israeli army killed 117 Palestinians and wounded 152 others during the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of deaths to 28,064 and injuries to 67,611 since the Israel-Hamas conflict broke out on Oct. 7, 2023.
The Israeli army has been launching intensive airstrikes on Rafah city in the south of Gaza since Friday night, killing at least 28 people, reported the state-run Palestine TV.
On Friday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu instructed the army to prepare a plan for a ground operation in Rafah to eliminate what remains of Hamas brigades.
The city was previously considered a safe zone from Israel's relentless bombardments and has provided shelter for over half of the 2.3 million Gaza residents who fled for safety. ■
People inspect the rubble after an Israeli airstrike in the southern Gaza Strip city of Rafah, on Feb. 10, 2024. The Israeli army has been launching intensive airstrikes on Rafah city in the south of Gaza since Friday night, killing at least 28 people, reported the state-run Palestine TV. (Photo by Khaled Omar/Xinhua)
People mourn a victim after an Israeli airstrike in the southern Gaza Strip city of Rafah, on Feb. 10, 2024. The Israeli army has been launching intensive airstrikes on Rafah city in the south of Gaza since Friday night, killing at least 28 people, reported the state-run Palestine TV. (Photo by Khaled Omar/Xinhua)
People mourn victims after an Israeli airstrike in the southern Gaza Strip city of Rafah, on Feb. 10, 2024. The Israeli army has been launching intensive airstrikes on Rafah city in the south of Gaza since Friday night, killing at least 28 people, reported the state-run Palestine TV. (Photo by Khaled Omar/Xinhua)
People walk past damaged buildings in Gaza City, Feb. 10, 2024.
The Palestinian death toll from the ongoing Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip has exceeded 28,000, the Gaza-based Health Ministry said Saturday. (Photo by Mohammed Ali/Xinhua)
People walk past damaged buildings in Gaza City, Feb. 10, 2024.
The Palestinian death toll from the ongoing Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip has exceeded 28,000, the Gaza-based Health Ministry said Saturday. (Photo by Mohammed Ali/Xinhua)
A boy is seen amid rubble in Gaza City, Feb. 10, 2024.
The Palestinian death toll from the ongoing Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip has exceeded 28,000, the Gaza-based Health Ministry said Saturday. (Photo by Mohammed Ali/Xinhua)
People carry out rescue operations amid rubble in Gaza City, Feb. 10, 2024.
The Palestinian death toll from the ongoing Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip has exceeded 28,000, the Gaza-based Health Ministry said Saturday. (Photo by Mohammed Ali/Xinhua)
People walk past damaged buildings in Gaza City, Feb. 10, 2024.
The Palestinian death toll from the ongoing Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip has exceeded 28,000, the Gaza-based Health Ministry said Saturday. (Photo by Mohammed Ali/Xinhua)
People walk past damaged buildings in Gaza City, Feb. 10, 2024.
The Palestinian death toll from the ongoing Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip has exceeded 28,000, the Gaza-based Health Ministry said Saturday. (Photo by Mohammed Ali/Xinhua)
People clear debris in Gaza City, Feb. 10, 2024.
The Palestinian death toll from the ongoing Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip has exceeded 28,000, the Gaza-based Health Ministry said Saturday. (Photo by Mohammed Ali/Xinhua)
People walk past damaged buildings in Gaza City, Feb. 10, 2024.
The Palestinian death toll from the ongoing Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip has exceeded 28,000, the Gaza-based Health Ministry said Saturday. (Photo by Mohammed Ali/Xinhua)
People walk past damaged buildings in Gaza City, Feb. 10, 2024.
The Palestinian death toll from the ongoing Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip has exceeded 28,000, the Gaza-based Health Ministry said Saturday. (Photo by Mohammed Ali/Xinhua)
People walk past damaged buildings in Gaza City, Feb. 10, 2024.
The Palestinian death toll from the ongoing Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip has exceeded 28,000, the Gaza-based Health Ministry said Saturday. (Photo by Mohammed Ali/Xinhua)
A woman walks past damaged buildings in Gaza City, Feb. 10, 2024.
The Palestinian death toll from the ongoing Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip has exceeded 28,000, the Gaza-based Health Ministry said Saturday. (Photo by Mohammed Ali/Xinhua)
People clear debris in Gaza City, Feb. 10, 2024.
The Palestinian death toll from the ongoing Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip has exceeded 28,000, the Gaza-based Health Ministry said Saturday. (Photo by Mohammed Ali/Xinhua)
