Gaza death toll reaches 3,478, 12,065 injured

GAZA — The death toll in Gaza has reached approximately 3,478, with 12,065 people injured, according to the Palestinian Ministry of Health spokesman, Dr. Ashraf Al-Qudra. During a press conference on Wednesday, he shared that over 70 percent of the victims are children, women, and the elderly.اضافة اعلان

Meanwhile, the death toll of the victims in the attack on Al Ahli Baptist Hospital is the largest, according to Qudra, with 471 confirmed deaths, 314 injuries, and 28 patients in critical condition. 

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He noted that these numbers may increase as rescue and identification operations continue on-site, with many still under rubble. There have been reports of 1,300 people still missing under rubble, with 600 of them being children.

Furthermore, he added that 433 families have been killed.


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