ROME, Wednesday, April 17, 2024 (WAFA) – Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani Wednesday called on Israel to stop its military operations in the Gaza Strip.

In an interview with the daily newspaper La Stampa, the Italian Foreign Minister confirmed that the time has come for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip.

"A ceasefire is necessary now. Israel must stop the military operations that have greatly affected Palestinian citizens."

The Palestinian death toll from Israel's deadly offensive against the Gaza Strip since October 7th, 2023, has now soared to 33,899, according to medical sources.

Sources added that at least 76,664 others have also been injured in the onslaught.

At least 56 people were killed and 89 others were injured in Israeli attacks that took place in the last 24 hours, they added.

The sources said that many victims are still trapped under rubble and on the roads as rescuers are still unable to reach them.

K.T