Gaza death toll rises as Israel’s war claims more civilians The Palestinian Health Ministry said on Tuesday that Israel’s war on Gaza has killed at least 70,667 people since 7 October, 2023, with women and children making up the majority of the dead. Health officials say Israeli attacks have also wounded 171,151 people, while many others remain trapped beneath rubble as ambulance and rescue crews struggle to reach devastated areas under continued bombardment. In the past 24 hours alone, hospitals in Gaza receive the bodies of two Palestinians pulled from the debris, along with six wounded survivors. Medical sources say the true toll is likely higher, with entire neighbourhoods still inaccessible. Since the ceasefire agreement announced on October 11, Israeli attacks have killed at least 393 Palestinians, injured 1,074 others, and led to the recovery of 634 bodies from under the rubble. Health officials also report the death of a two-week-old infant, Muhammad Khalil Abu Al-Khair, who died after suffering severe hypothermia caused by extreme cold. He was admitted to intensive care two days earlier, but doctors were unable to save him.