In the midst of escalating violence in the besieged Palestinian territory of Gaza, another 100 Palestinians have fallen victim to brutal Israeli attacks, bringing the total death toll to approximately 32,500 people. The situation remains dire as thousands more have been injured, with approximately 80% losing their homes since last October.

According to reports from Al Jazeera and Anadolu news agency, the Gaza Ministry of Health revealed the grim statistics on Wednesday. Many Gazans are still trapped under rubble or on the streets, unable to be reached by rescuers due to the intensity of the attacks.

The current wave of violence stems from Hamas's attack on Israel on October 7 last year, which prompted retaliatory airstrikes and ground campaigns by Israeli forces in Gaza. Since then, the conflict has escalated, resulting in widespread devastation and loss of life.

The United Nations has sounded the alarm, warning that 2.3 million people in the tiny Gaza Strip are on the brink of famine as a result of the ongoing hostilities.

Amidst the chaos, South Africa has taken a significant step by approaching the International Court of Justice (ICJ), alleging that Israel is committing genocide in Gaza. However, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has remained defiant, boasting that Israel will continue its operations until its goals in Gaza are achieved.

Calls for a ceasefire have been made, with the UN Security Council passing a resolution demanding an immediate halt to the violence during the holy month of Ramadan. While Hamas has welcomed the proposal, Israel has rejected calls for a ceasefire, vowing to persist in its military actions against the Palestinian territories.