Health ministry in Hamas-run Gaza says war death toll at 37,598

The health ministry in Hamas-run Gaza said Sunday that at least 37,598 people have been killed during more than eight months of war between Israel and Palestinian militants.

The toll includes at least 47 deaths over the past 24 hours, a ministry statement said, adding that 86,032 had been wounded in the Gaza Strip since the war began when Hamas militants attacked Israel on October 7.

AFP