Gaza death toll from Israeli airstrikes tops 3,000: Health Ministry
In the ongoing Israeli airstrikes on the Gaza Strip, the Health Ministry in Gaza reported that at least 3,061 Palestinians have been killed, and approximately 13,750 others have been injured. The conflict, which began when Hamas initiated Operation Al-Aqsa Flood, has resulted in over one million people being displaced, nearly half of Gaza's total population, according to the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA). Additionally, more than 1,400 Israelis have been killed in the armed conflict.
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- Published Date: 08:21 | 17 October 2023
- Modified Date: 08:21 | 17 October 2023
At least 3,061 Palestinians have been killed in the ongoing Israeli airstrikes on the Gaza Strip, the Health Ministry in Gaza said Tuesday.
Some 13,750 other people have been injured in the Israeli bombardment, a ministry statement said.
Eleven days into the conflict with Palestinian group Hamas, Israel's bombardment and blockade of the Gaza Strip has continued, with over one million people displaced-almost half of Gaza's total population, according to the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA).
The fighting began when Hamas on Oct. 7 initiated Operation Al-Aqsa Flood, a multi-pronged surprise attack that included a barrage of rocket launches and infiltrations into Israel by land, sea, and air. It said the incursion was in retaliation for the storming of the Al-Aqsa Mosque and increased violence by Israeli settlers.
The Israeli military then launched Operation Swords of Iron against Hamas targets in the Gaza Strip.
More than 1,400 Israelis have been killed in the armed conflict.
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