The death toll from Israeli strikes on the Gaza Strip over the past 24 hours has reached 59 people, with 208 civilians hospitalised with injuries. The Gaza health ministry yesterday said that some victims are still under rubble and in the streets, where rescue and civil defence teams have yet to reach.
As per the health ministry, the total number of deaths since 7th October, 2023, has risen to 57,882, with 138,095 injured.
On October 7, 2023, Israel was subjected to an unprecedented rocket attack from the Gaza Strip. Fighters of the Palestinian movement Hamas infiltrated border areas and took more than 200 hostages.
Israeli authorities say that about 1,200 people were killed during the raid. In response, Israel launched Operation Iron Swords in the Gaza Strip and announced a complete blockade of the enclave.
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