Human Toll in Gaza: An Unfolding Crisis

The Gaza Health Ministry reports that 40,405 Palestinians have been killed and 93,468 injured since Israel's military offensive on Gaza began on October 7. In the last 24 hours, 71 were killed and 112 injured. This conflict follows a Hamas attack on Israel that killed 1,200 people.

The Gaza Health Ministry has reported staggering casualties in the wake of Israel's military offensive on Gaza, which began on October 7. According to the ministry, the death toll has reached 40,405 Palestinians, with 93,468 others injured.

Within the last 24 hours alone, 71 people have been killed and 112 injured in what the ministry describes as three 'massacres' by Israel in the strip. The conflict erupted following a deadly attack on Israel by Hamas militants, resulting in the deaths of 1,200 people.

Israel maintains that it takes steps to avoid civilian casualties, accusing Hamas of using human shields, a claim that has been denied by the group.

(With inputs from agencies.)