IN PICS: Gaza residents inspect building rubble after overnight Israeli bombing

Updated On: 25 March, 2024 04:19 PM IST | Devashri Bhujbal

The residents of Palestine are seen inspecting the rubble of a building after overnight Israeli bombardment in Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip on March 25. Pics/AFP

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The residents of Palestine are seen inspecting the rubble of a building after overnight Israeli bombardment in Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip on March 25. Pics/AFP

<p>Hamas launched a massive terror attack on Israel on October 7, killing over 1200 people and holding more than 250 as hostages, out of which around 130 are still in captivity, reports say</p>

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Hamas launched a massive terror attack on Israel on October 7, killing over 1200 people and holding more than 250 as hostages, out of which around 130 are still in captivity, reports say

<p>In response, Israel launched a strong counteroffensive against Hamas in the Gaza Strip. However, the operation has resulted in massive casualties</p>

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In response, Israel launched a strong counteroffensive against Hamas in the Gaza Strip. However, the operation has resulted in massive casualties

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According to the Gaza health ministry, more than 32,000 people have been killed in the attack, ANI reported

<p>Despite repeated calls for ceasefire, Israel has continued with its vow to "completely destroy" Hamas and has also affirmed its plan of a ground operation in Rafah</p>

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Despite repeated calls for ceasefire, Israel has continued with its vow to "completely destroy" Hamas and has also affirmed its plan of a ground operation in Rafah

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Many including the United States have warned Israel that its actions can have catastrophic consequences in the region

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A recent UN-backed report warned that famine looms large over northern Gaza, where more than 1 million people are on the brink of starvation

<p>With half of Gaza`s 2.2 million inhabitants facing severe food shortages, the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) projects famine could strike the north between mid-March and May 2024, ANI report said</p>

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With half of Gaza`s 2.2 million inhabitants facing severe food shortages, the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) projects famine could strike the north between mid-March and May 2024, ANI report said

<p>UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres expressed grave concern, labelling the situation as the "worst-ever" recorded in terms of catastrophic hunger</p>

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UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres expressed grave concern, labelling the situation as the "worst-ever" recorded in terms of catastrophic hunger

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