Israel’s military offensive on Gaza has killed at least 58,765 people and wounded 140,485 since October 7, 2023, Al Jazeera reports, citing the latest bulletin by the ministry of health.

The death toll since a ceasefire broke down on March 18 has risen to 7,938 killed and 28,444 injured.

The ministry also said that 98 people have been killed and 511 injured in Israeli strikes in the past 48 hours.

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