Health Ministry In Hamas-Run Gaza Says War Death Toll At 25,490

The latest toll included 195 fatalities in the past 24 hours

By Khadijat Lawal

Updated January 23, 2024

A picture taken from Rafah shows smoke billowing over Khan Yunis in the southern Gaza Strip during Israeli bombardment, as the war between Israel and the Palestinian militant group Hamas enters its 100th day on January 14, 2024 (Photo by AFP)

The health ministry in Hamas-run Gaza said Tuesday at least 25,490 people have been killed in the Palestinian territory in the war between militants and Israel.

The latest toll included 195 fatalities in the past 24 hours, a ministry statement said, while at least 63,354 people had been wounded since the war erupted on October 7.

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