Gaza death toll jumps to 10,328

Published November 7th, 2023 - 12:08 GMT
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An elderly Palestinian in Gaza sitting amidst ruins. (Al Bawaba / Hani Alshaer)

ALBAWABA - The Gaza Ministry of Health reported that the death toll in the strip has risen to 10,328 since the start of the Israeli attacks on Oct. 7.

The ministry also mentioned that 4,237 children and 2,719 women were killed.

Israeli airstrikes on the Gaza Strip continue for the 30th day as Gazans are suffering a lack of aid, food, water, fuel and electricity.

Internet blackouts were also reported frequently in the Gaza Strip.

Hamas Al-Aqsa Flood operation

Hamas military group announced on Oct. 7 a military operation called "Al-Aqsa Flood" against Israel which is the biggest offensive in decades.

Palestinian fighters "infiltrated" Israel from the Gaza Strip and captured military bases and took hostages as photos and videos went viral online showing Hamas fighters on vehicles inside Israel and others paragliding into occupation territory.

In response, Israeli armed forces announced targeting Hamas positions inside the Gaza Strip. Thousands were killed, and dozens of thousands of others were injured in the Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip.

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