On October 8th, China News reported on the anniversary of the recent outbreak of conflict between Israel and Palestine. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) issued a report detailing significant operational losses in Gaza, the West Bank, and Lebanon.
According to the report, since the onset of hostilities on October 7, 2023, a total of 728 Israeli soldiers, reservists, and security personnel have lost their lives, while 4,576 others have sustained injuries. Notably, ground operations in Gaza have contributed to 347 fatalities and nearly 2,300 injuries.
The IDF’s report also highlighted a staggering figure: over 26,000 rockets, missiles, and drones have targeted Israel from various locations. This includes around 13,200 projectiles from Gaza, 12,400 from Lebanon, 60 from Syria, 180 from Yemen, and 400 from Iran.
Furthermore, the IDF indicated that they have engaged over 40,000 positions in Gaza. In Lebanon, the report noted that nearly 11,000 military targets affiliated with Hezbollah have been struck since the conflict escalated.
This latest round of violence began on October 7, 2023, when Hamas launched an assault on Israel. Recent statistics from the Palestinian health authorities in Gaza suggest that Israeli military operations have led to nearly 42,000 Palestinian deaths and over 90,000 injuries since the conflict intensified.
