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Palestinian death toll in Gaza rises to 29,313: Ministry

The Palestinian death toll in the Gaza Strip has risen to 29,313, with 69,333 others wounded as the Israel-Hamas conflict continues, according to a statement from the Hamas-run Health Ministry. During the past 24 hours, the Israeli army killed 118 Palestinians and wounded 163 others in the coastal enclave. A number of victims still remain under the rubble amid heavy bombardment and a lack of civil defence and ambulance crews. Israel has been launching a large-scale military offensive against Hamas in the Gaza Strip.

The conflict between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip continues to escalate, with the death toll rising to 29,313 and 69,333 others wounded. The Hamas-run Health Ministry reported that 118 Palestinians were killed and 163 others were wounded by the Israeli army in the past 24 hours. The situation is dire as victims remain trapped under rubble due to heavy bombardment and a lack of civil defence and ambulance crews. Israel’s military offensive is in retaliation for a Hamas rampage in southern Israel on Oct. 7, 2023.

The ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip has resulted in a staggering death toll and number of injuries. With 29,313 Palestinians dead and 69,333 wounded, the situation is increasingly dire. The Hamas-run Health Ministry reported that 118 Palestinians were killed and 163 others were wounded in the past 24 hours alone. The lack of civil defence and ambulance crews has further complicated the efforts to aid victims trapped under the rubble. Israel’s large-scale military offensive is in response to a Hamas rampage in southern Israel in 2023.

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