Ramallah, 27-01-09: Dr. Mustafa Barghouthi MP, the Secretary General of the Palestinian National Initiative, is visiting the damaged and traumatised Gaza Strip today.
Dr. Barghouthi will assess the human, health and humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip after 3 weeks of permanent Israeli assaults.
As a Doctor, Deputy, and Civil Society activist who advocate for the development of the Palestinian civil society and grassroots democracy and for the Palestinian Unity, he is a trustful witness and legitimate voice for the Palestinian society.
Mustafa Barghouthi will be available for interviews,
Please call: +972 (0) 599 201 528
Or +972 (0) 599 940 073
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After 24rd day of attacks, at least 1,312 people have reportedly been killed (including more than 417 children and 108 women), and more than 5,340 have sustained heavy injuries, including 411 seriously wounded. The majority of the casualties are civilians and 48% are children and women.
At least 22 families were reportedly struck, killing fathers, mothers and children.