Israeli air attacks have killed at least 39 Palestinians in Gaza in the last 24 hours, taking the death toll in 18 months of war to 51,240, the enclave’s Health Ministry said, reports Al Jazeera.
It said 62 others were admitted to hospitals, taking the number of wounded people to 116,931.
The war began when Hamas-led militants attacked southern Israel on Oct. 7, 2023, killing about 1,200 people, mostly civilians, and abducting 251. Most of the hostages have been released in ceasefire agreements or other deals. Hamas currently holds 59 hostages, 24 of them believed to be alive.
Israel’s offensive has since killed over 51,000 Palestinians, mostly women and children, according to Gaza’s Health Ministry, which does not distinguish between civilians and combatants.
The war has destroyed vast parts of Gaza and most of its food production capabilities. Around 90% of the population is displaced, with hundreds of thousands of people living in tent camps and bombed-out buildings.
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