The death toll in Gaza has surpassed 50,000, according to health officials

More than 50,000 people have been killed in Gaza since Oct. 7 2023, according to the Palestinian Health Ministry, the result of Israel’s bombing campaign and ground invasion after Hamas’ terror attack.

More than 50,000 people have been killed in Gaza since Oct. 7 2023, according to the Palestinian Health Ministry, the result of Israel’s bombing campaign and ground invasion after Hamas’ terror attack.

The Israel Defense Forces’ assault has killed at least 50,021 people, which equates to more than 2.1% of the 2.3 million people living in the enclave.

A number of additional victims remain under the rubble and on roads that are unreachable by ambulance and civil defense crews, the ministry said.

The World Health Organization has said in the past that the numbers given by health officials in Gaza are reputable.

Palestinian children among the rubble on Sunday following an Israeli strike in Nuseirat.EYAD BABA / AFP - Getty ImagesThe grim milestone arrives more than 18 months after Hamas launched multipronged surprise attacks on Israel that left 1,200 people dead, according to officials in the country, with another 240 people taken hostage by Hamas and other affiliated militant groups.

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