Gaza death toll passes 62,700 as famine takes toll on Israel-bombed enclave

At least 62,744 Palestinians have been killed in Israel’s genocidal war on the Gaza Strip since October 2023, the Health Ministry said on Monday.

 

A statement from the ministry said 58 people were killed and 308 others injured in the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of injuries to 158,259.

 

The ministry also reported 11 new deaths from starvation and malnutrition, including two children, raising the total famine-related deaths to 300, among them 117 children.

 

“Many victims remain trapped under rubble or on the streets,” the ministry said, noting that rescue teams are still unable to reach them due to ongoing Israeli bombardment and lack of equipment.

 

Since March 18, when Israel resumed its military campaign after breaking a ceasefire and prisoner exchange agreement, the health ministry said 10,900 Palestinians have been killed and 46,218 injured.

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