About 250 extra have been taken hostage, and whereas some have been launched or confirmed lifeless, greater than half are believed to nonetheless be in captivity.

Since the beginning of Israel's floor operation in late October, 186 Israeli troopers have been killed and one other 1,099 injured in Gaza, in keeping with the army. More than 85% of Gaza's inhabitants of two.3 million has been displaced on account of Israel's air and floor offensive, and huge swaths of the territory have been leveled.

Amid already extreme shortages of meals, clear water and gasoline in Gaza, OCHA stated in its every day report that Israel's extreme constraints on humanitarian missions and outright denials had elevated for the reason that begin of the yr.

The company stated solely 21% of deliberate deliveries of meals, drugs, water and different provides have been efficiently reaching northern Gaza.