The martyrdom toll of Palestinians in Gaza Strip in unabated Israeli bombardment and attacks has risen to over 17,000 since October 7.

More than 48,000 Palestinians have been wounded in continued aggression of Israeli forces in besieged enclave.

Meanwhile, a senior United Nations aid official has warned that half of Gaza’s population is starving and nine out of 10 people cannot eat every day.

In a statement, Deputy Director of the UN World Food Programme, Carl Skau, said conditions in Gaza have made deliveries almost impossible.