Gaza health ministry says death toll climbs after eight killed on Wednesday
Eight Palestinians were killed and 26 injured in Israeli strikes on Wednesday, raising Gaza's death toll to 1,439 since the ceasefire began.
The Gaza Health Ministry reported that Israeli attacks on Wednesday resulted in eight fatalities and 26 injuries across the Strip. The ministry said the cumulative death count since the ceasefire started in October now stands at 1,439, with 5,052 wounded. Overall Palestinian casualties since October 2023 total at least 74,040 dead and 175,168 injured.
Why it matters
The rising casualty figures highlight the continuing humanitarian crisis in Gaza amid ongoing conflict.
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