As Israel Expands Offensive, Death Toll in Gaza Passes 50,000, Health Ministry Says

Gaza’s health ministry said that the death toll in the enclave since the war started had passed 50,000 people.

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The death toll in Gaza has surpassed 50,000, according to health officials

More than 50,000 people have been killed in Gaza since Oct. 7 2023, according to the Palestinian Health Ministry, the result of Israel’s bombing campaign and ground invasion after Hamas’ terror ...
NBC News - 2d
Death toll in Gaza rises to 50,000, territory's health ministry says

Israel previously threatened Gaza with "complete destruction and devastation" if Hamas didn't hand over the remaining hostages.
CBS News - 1d
More than 50,000 killed in Gaza since Israel offensive began, Hamas-run ministry says

More than 50,000 Palestinians have been killed during Israel's military campaign in Gaza, the Hamas-run health ministry says.
BBC News - 2d
Gaza medics issue malnutrition alert as total Israeli blockade enters fourth week

Israel continues to batter territory in renewed offensive as death toll from nearly 18 months of war passes 50,000. Malnutrition is spreading in Gaza, medics and aid workers in the devastated ...
The Guardian - 1d
Israeli airstrikes kill at least 65 people in Gaza in 24 hours, says health authority

Death toll includes women, children and journalists, nearly a week after Israel broke ceasefire. Israeli airstrikes have killed at least 65 people in Gaza in the past 24 hours, including women, ...
The Guardian - 19h
Israel Keeps Up Attacks in Gaza Despite Truce

In the latest strikes, the Israeli military killed at least nine people, according to the Gaza health ministry. Israel says militants were threatening its forces.
The New York Times - Mar. 15
Israeli strikes on Gaza add to soaring child death toll

Hospitals say high proportion of women and children among dead in latest strikes. Israel–Gaza war – latest updates At least 91 Palestinians have been killed and many more injured in a third ...
The Guardian - 4d
Over 400 killed in Israeli strikes, Gaza's Hamas-run health ministry says

The ceasefire between Israel and Hamas fell apart Monday night as Israel launched deadly airstrikes on Gaza. CBS News' Ramy Inocencio and Weijia Jiang have the latest.
CBS News - Mar. 18
Israeli strikes kill 14 in Gaza in one day as negotiators work to uphold fragile ceasefire

Israeli military strikes killed at least 14 people in 24 hours, the Gaza Health Ministry said, as international negotiators engage in talks to reinforce the fragile ceasefire between Hamas and Israel.
NBC News - Mar. 16

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