Palestinian death toll in Gaza rises to 67,806

The Palestinian death toll in the Gaza Strip has risen to 67,806, with 170,066 others injured since the conflict between Hamas and Israel erupted on October 7, 2023, Gaza's health authorities said in a statement on Sunday.

The authorities have recovered 124 bodies over the past 24 hours, while hospitals have received 33 injured, according to the statement.

The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) said on Sunday in a social media post that, following the announcement of the ceasefire, people are using every possible means of transportation to return to Gaza City and the northern areas. Many have gone back to the ruins of their homes, as nearly 80 percent of houses in the areas have been damaged or destroyed.

The agency added that residents there are not only lacking shelter and supplies but also continue to face hunger, malnutrition, and the threat of famine.

Palestinian death toll in Gaza rises to 67,806

Palestinian death toll in Gaza rises to 67,806

An explosion on Friday night at an industrial park 50 kilometers southwest of Buenos Aires sparked a fire and released toxic fumes, leaving at least 22 people injured, local media reported.

The explosion, which occurred around 21:00 local time in the city of Ezeiza, shattered windows of buildings within a four-kilometer radius, then ignited a fire and produced dense, toxic smoke, according to the media outlet Clarin.

The fire reached a height of over 20 meters and burned for more than two hours.

Firefighters were dispatched to the scene following the blast. However, due to the intensity of the flames, they were unable to extinguish the fire directly; instead, they sprayed water on surrounding buildings to prevent the blaze from spreading further.

Gaston Granados, mayor of Ezeiza, said the fire had spread to several factories and was still not under control.

Preliminary investigations indicate that the fire began in the warehouse of an agrochemical company.

Industrial blast near Argentinian capital Buenos Aires injures 22