The United Nations has estimated that more than 80% of the dead are civilians, of whom 20% are children — at least 36 dead.
The UN report stated: “At least 1,200 Palestinians have been wounded, nearly two-thirds women and children.”
Besides, thousands of Gazans have fled their homes amidst a relentless Israeli bombing campaign that’s now killed more than 165 people, most of them civilians, since it began a week ago, said the report.
“More than 940 homes have reportedly been severely damaged or destroyed, some 400,000 people are without electricity, and 17,000 people are displaced.”
In a latest development, Israel has accepted an Egyptian proposal for a truce in the conflict in Gaza.
However, the armed wing of the Palestinian group Hamas has rejected the ceasefire proposal, according to its official website.
Palestinian officials say at least 192 people have been killed by Israeli air strikes launched eight days ago to stop militants firing rockets into Israel.