Israeli Strikes Kill Dozens in Gaza Amid Polio Vaccination Campaign
Israeli airstrikes in Gaza on August 31 resulted in at least 48 fatalities as health officials prepared for a polio vaccination campaign. The ongoing conflict has led to significant casualties and a humanitarian crisis in the region.
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Highlights
- Israeli strikes on August 31 killed at least 48 people in the Gaza Strip, according to Palestinian health authorities.
- The United Nations plans to vaccinate approximately 640,000 children in Gaza against polio amid ongoing violence.
- A baby in Gaza was confirmed to be partially paralyzed by the type 2 polio virus, marking the first such case in 25 years.
- The Israeli military reported ongoing operations in central and southern Gaza, targeting militants and military infrastructure.
- The conflict has resulted in over 40,600 Palestinian deaths since October 7, according to local health ministry figures.
Perspectives
- Gaza's deputy health minister emphasized that only a comprehensive ceasefire could guarantee the success of the polio vaccination campaign, highlighting the urgent need for international intervention to protect children from the virus amidst ongoing violence.
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