Gaza's Toll: The Unseen Cost of War
Gaza's Health Ministry reports that the Palestinian death toll has exceeded 59,000 due to more than 21 months of conflict. The war, which began on October 7, 2023, has also resulted in 142,135 wounded. The ministry highlights that more than half of the deceased are women and children.
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The dire human cost of war in Gaza has reached a staggering milestone, with more than 59,000 Palestinians reported dead after 21 months of conflict, according to Gaza's Health Ministry.
Beginning on October 7, 2023, the prolonged struggle has also wounded over 142,000 individuals, underscoring the severe humanitarian impact.
While the ministry's figures do not distinguish between civilians and combatants, it is noted that women and children constitute more than half of the fatalities, highlighting the devastating affect on Gaza's civilian population.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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