Death Toll from Israeli Strikes in Gaza Rises to 855
March 27, 2025, 12:05 pm

Death Toll from Israeli Strikes in Gaza Rises to 855

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Medical sources in Gaza revealed today, Thursday, that the death toll in the region since the resumption of Israeli strikes has risen to 855 casualties.

The daily statistical report on the victims of the Israeli airstrikes confirmed that hospitals in the area received 25 martyrs and 82 injuries in the past 24 hours, indicating a sharp escalation in the humanitarian situation.

Since March 18, the toll of deaths and injuries in Gaza has reached 855 dead and 1,869 wounded, while the toll from the Israeli war on the enclave since October 7, 2023, has climbed to 50,208 martyrs and 13,910 injuries.

The report added that there are a number of victims still trapped under the rubble and in the streets, preventing rescue and civil defense teams from reaching them.

In the details of the recent operations, medical sources in Gaza reported 26 fatalities since midnight, including a child. Twelve people died in an Israeli airstrike targeting a house in Beit Lahia. Additionally, the sources mentioned that another child was killed and three others were injured due to an Israeli airstrike on a home in the town of Abasan al-Kabira, east of Khan Younis.

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Aimed at secondary school students, the event brought together a distinguished group of academic professionals and technology experts to mentor and inspire young participants.
More than 100 high school students from across the Kingdom of Bahrain took part in the hackathon, which featured an intensive programme of training workshops and hands-on sessions. These activities were tailored to enhance participants’ critical thinking, collaborative problem-solving, and team-building capabilities, while also encouraging the development of practical and sustainable solutions to contemporary challenges using modern technological tools.
BENEFIT’s Chief Executive Mr. Abdulwahed AlJanahi, commented: “Our support for this educational hackathon reflects our long-term strategic vision to nurture the talents of emerging national youth and empower the next generation of accomplished female leaders in technology. By fostering creativity and innovation, we aim to contribute meaningfully to Bahrain’s comprehensive development goals and align with the aspirations outlined in the Kingdom’s Vision 2030—an ambition in which BENEFIT plays a central role.”
Professor Riyadh Yousif Hamzah, President of the Royal University for Women, commented: “This initiative reflects our commitment to advancing women in STEM fields. We're cultivating a generation of creative, solution-driven female leaders who will drive national development. Our partnership with BENEFIT exemplifies the powerful synergy between academia and private sector in supporting educational innovation.”
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