40,988 Palestinians killed in Israeli military offensive since Oct 7: Gaza health ministry

At least 40,988 Palestinians have been killed and 94,825 others injured in Israel’s military campaign in Gaza since October 7, the enclave’s health ministry said in a statement, Reuters reports.

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