Palestinians gather around a huge crater following overnight Israeli bombardment in Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip on April 18, 2024, amid the continuing conflict between Israel and Hamas. (Credit: Mohammed Abed/AFP)
The health ministry in Gaza said Thursday that at least 33,970 people have been killed in the territory during more than six months of war between Israel and Palestinian militants.
The toll includes at least 71 deaths over the past 24 hours, a ministry statement said, adding that 76,770 people have been wounded in the Gaza Strip since the war began when Hamas militants attacked Israel on Oct. 7.
The health ministry in Gaza said Thursday that at least 33,970 people have been killed in the territory during more than six months of war between Israel and Palestinian militants.
The toll includes at least 71 deaths over the past 24 hours, a ministry statement said, adding that 76,770 people have been wounded in the Gaza Strip since the war began when Hamas militants attacked Israel on Oct. 7.
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