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Over 53,000 Dead in Gaza Amid Ongoing Israeli Assault

5/19/2025

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The ongoing Israeli attacks in Gaza have tragically claimed over 53,000 lives, displacing 19,000 individuals since Thursday, as reported by the Hamas-run Civil Defense Agency. The Israeli Defense Forces defend their actions as essential for military objectives, while human rights organizations highlight the devastating destruction and serious allegations of civilian endangerment in the West Bank.

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The ongoing Israeli attacks in Gaza have tragically claimed over 53,000 lives, displacing 19,000 individuals since Thursday, as reported by the Hamas-run Civil Defense Agency. The Israeli Defense Forces defend their actions as essential for military objectives, while human rights organizations highlight the devastating destruction and serious allegations of civilian endangerment in the West Bank.