Gaza: Death toll surges to 40,074 martyrs

The health ministry in Gaza said on Saturday that the death toll from the ongoing Israeli occupation bombardments and shooting attacks, which started on October 7, climbed to 40,074 martyrs and the number of the wounded surged to 92,537 people.

In a statement, the health ministry confirmed that the Israeli occupation army committed five massacres in different areas of the Gaza Strip during the past 24 hours, killing at least 69 civilians and injuring over 136 others.

The health ministry added that a large number of victims are still under the rubble of bombed buildings or lying on roads.

The Gaza Strip has been under brutal bombardment since a cross-border operation was launched by Hamas’s armed wing, al-Qassam Brigades, on October 7.

Besides the large number of casualties and the huge displacement of people, basic food, fuel, water and medical supplies have run out for the 2.3 million residents in Gaza due to the tight Israeli blockade and the massive destruction of infrastructure and facilities.