The Palestinian death toll from Israeli assaults in Gaza has risen to 11,078, according to the Health Ministry in the blockaded territory on Friday.
"The victims include 4,506 children, 3,027 women, and 678 elderly people, while 27,490 people were injured," ministry spokesperson Ashraf al-Qudra said during a press conference in Gaza City.
He further stated that 2,700 individuals, including 1,500 children, were reported to be buried beneath the wreckage of buildings destroyed by Israeli attacks.
"The Israeli aggression has left 198 medics dead and 53 ambulances destroyed," the spokesperson said.
"Israel targeted 135 health institutions and put 21 hospitals and 47 primary care health centers out of service," he stated.
Since a cross-border raid by Hamas on Oct. 7, Israel has launched a barrage of air and military operations on the Gaza Strip. According to government data, about 1,600 Israelis have been slain since then.
Aside from the enormous number of deaths and massive displacements, essential supplies for Gaza's 2.3 million population are running low owing to an Israeli embargo.
In response to the unusual conditions in Gaza and following consultation with the League of Arab States and the OIC, it decided to conduct a "Joint Arab Islamic Extraordinary Summit" on November 11, 2023.
In an interview published late Friday, French President Emmanuel Macron said that Israel must cease attacking Gaza and killing civilians.
Emmanuel Macron thinks the bombardment had "no justification" and that a cease-fire would benefit Israel.
He stated that France "clearly condemns" Hamas' "terrorist" conduct, but that while acknowledging Israel's right to self-defense, "we do urge them to stop this bombing" in Gaza.
When asked if he hoped other leaders, including those in the United States and Britain, would join his demands for a ceasefire, Macron replied, "I hope they will."
In a statement in response to Macron's remarks, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that foreign leaders should blame Hamas rather than Israel.
"These crimes that Hamas is committing today in Gaza will be committed tomorrow in Paris, New York, and anywhere in the world," Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated.
Macron's interview with the BBC aired the day after a humanitarian summit in Paris on Gaza.