Gaza City: The Israeli army has reportedly killed over 1,200 Palestinians during its ongoing siege of northern Gaza, which began nearly four weeks ago. The Health Ministry in the besieged Palestinian enclave released this information, highlighting the severe impact on the civilian population. According to Anadolu Agency, Munir al-Bursh, director general of the Health Ministry, emphasized the scale of devastation resulting from the Israeli operations. Al-Bursh stated that the military actions have targeted shelters and civilians in areas like Beit Lahia, causing significant casualties and overwhelming an already strained healthcare system in the region. He further argued that the lack of oversight or accountability has allowed these military actions to continue unchecked. In other international developments, North Korea confirmed the launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile, marking its 12th missile test this year. The Korean Central News Agency reported that this test set a new record for the longest flight time of a North Korean missile. The launch, observed by North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, is seen as a demonstration of the country's strategic deterrent capabilities. Meanwhile, tensions continue in Ukraine, where President Volodymyr Zelenskyy accused Russia of attacking a nine-story building in Kharkiv. Zelenskyy revealed on Telegram that there were injuries, including among children, with rescue operations ongoing. He also expressed concerns over delays in Western decisions, particularly regarding Ukraine's request for long-range weapons to target Russian territory.