The government media office in Gaza says the number of humanitarian relief workers killed in Israeli attacks since October 7, 2023, has risen to 736, Al Jazeera reports.

“This escalation is part of a deliberate plan by the Israeli occupation to create an administrative and governmental vacuum and to spread chaos and insecurity in Gaza Strip, aiming to undermine the resilience and stability of our people,” the media office said in a statement.

“The shocking rise in the number of aid security personnel martyred, now totalling 736, highlights the extent of the crimes perpetrated by the occupation, targeting those who strive to provide assistance and relief to our afflicted people.”