According to Yedioth Ahronoth, a newspaper in Israel, a whopping 5,000 soldiers have been wounded since the war started on October 7. Out of these, 2,000 soldiers have been recognized as disabled by the Ministry of Defense. That's a lot of soldiers!
Transporting the Wounded
Al Jazeera reported that a special unit called No. 669 has been helping transport the wounded soldiers to the northern Gaza Strip. They are doing an important job by making sure the injured soldiers get the care they need.
Who Are These Soldiers?
Among the 5,000 wounded soldiers, there are about a thousand regular soldiers. The Defense Army is taking care of them and making sure they receive the help they need.
Rehabilitation Department
The Ministry of Defense has a Rehabilitation Department that helps the wounded soldiers. They receive about 60 injured soldiers every day, most of whom have serious injuries. This department is doing their best to support these brave soldiers.
The Injuries
Some of the injuries suffered by these soldiers are really serious. Limor Luria, the head of the Rehabilitation Department, said that more than 58% of the wounded soldiers have injuries to their hands and feet. Some of these injuries are so severe that amputations are required. Can you imagine?
There are also internal injuries, like damage to the spleen, kidneys, and other organs. Head and eye injuries are also common. It's really sad to hear about all these injuries.
And it's not just physical injuries. About 7% of the soldiers are also psychologically injured. This means they have emotional wounds that can take a long time to heal. It's important to remember that injuries aren't always visible on the outside.
The Losses
The Israeli army has suffered a great loss during this war. Just yesterday, they announced that 5 soldiers and officers were killed in the battles in Gaza. Since the ground operation began, a total of 97 soldiers and officers have lost their lives.
Since October 7, a staggering 421 soldiers and officers have been killed. These are official figures from Israel. It's heartbreaking to think about all the lives lost in this war.
The Overall Impact
Since the war started, the Gaza Strip has faced a lot of devastation. There have been 17,487 people who lost their lives, and a massive 46,480 people have been wounded. Most of these casualties are innocent children and women. The destruction of buildings and infrastructure has been immense, and it has created a huge humanitarian crisis.
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Source: Agencies
