Gaza death toll rises to 50,357

Published March 31, 2025

At least 80 have been killed and 305 others injured in Israeli attacks across Gaza in the past 48 hours, Al Jazeera reports citing the enclave’s health ministry.

The update included 53 killings and 189 injuries from the first day of Eidul Fitr, the ministry said.

The death toll and injuries since March 18 of this year when Israel broke the ceasefire, has reached 1,001 killed and 2,359 wounded, the statement published on Telegram said.

Israel’s war on Gaza has killed a total of 50,357 people and injured 114,400 others, the ministry added.

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