The death toll in Gaza from the relentless 20-month-long Israel-Hamas war has now crossed a staggering 55,000, according to a statement released on Wednesday by the Gaza Health Ministry. This sombre figure marks a grim milestone in a conflict that erupted on October 7, 2023, when Hamas launched a surprise attack on southern Israel. Notably, the war shows little sign of ending, as devastation continues to mount. The Health Ministry, part of Gaza’s Hamas-run administration but staffed by independent medical professionals, reported that 55,104 people have been killed and at least 127,394 wounded since the fighting began. Officials fear that many more victims remain buried under debris or in areas that are too dangerous or inaccessible for medics to reach.
Israel-Hamas war: More than 55,000 Palestinians killed so far, says Gaza health ministry
