Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 09:38am on 12 Oct 2023,Thursday International
More than 338,000 people have been displaced in the Gaza Strip due to heavy Israeli bombardments, according to the United Nations. The number of displaced individuals increased by 75,000 within 24 hours, reaching 338,934, as Israel continued its attacks in response to Hamas' surprise assault. Israeli forces reported 1,200 casualties, mainly civilians, making it the country's deadliest onslaught. UNRWA-run schools are sheltering nearly 220,000 displaced people, with additional individuals seeking refuge in Palestinian Authority schools and other facilities. The ongoing bombing campaign has severely damaged housing units and essential civilian infrastructure, including sewage facilities, raising health concerns.
