Over 1,538 Israelis killed in Gaza war since Oct. 7 - report
Since the beginning of the Gaza war on October 7th, more than 1,538 Israeli lives have been lost, according to a statement by the public broadcaster KAN on Monday. KAN also reported that 823 bodies have been identified, with 715 of them already laid to rest.
- Middle East
- Anadolu Agency
- Published Date: 11:48 | 30 October 2023
- Modified Date: 11:48 | 30 October 2023
More than 1,538 Israelis have been killed since the outbreak of the Gaza war on Oct. 7, the public broadcaster KAN said Monday.
KAN said 823 bodies have so far been identified and 715 have already been buried.
On Sunday, Israeli army spokesperson Daniel Hagari said that the military deaths in the Gaza war reached 311.
According to the Israeli Health Ministry, 5,431 Israelis have also been injured in the conflict.
Israel has launched a massive campaign of aerial bombardment of the Gaza Strip following a cross-border attack by Palestinian group Hamas into Israeli territory on Oct. 7.
Gaza's Health Ministry said at least 8,005 Palestinians have been killed in the Israeli offensive, including 3,342 children, 2,062 women, and 460 elderly people.
Gaza's 2.3 million residents are grappling with shortages of food, water, fuel and medicine due to Israel's blockade of the enclave.
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