The Gaza Health Ministry said on Sunday (October 15) that 2,329 Palestinians have been killed since the latest fighting erupted, making this the deadliest of the five Gaza wars for Palestinians. The death toll on Sunday surpassed that of the third war between Israel and Hamas, in the summer of 2014, when 2,251 Palestinians, including 1,462 civilians, were killed, according to United Nations figures. That war lasted six weeks, and 74 people were killed on the Israeli side, including six civilians. This one has entered only its ninth day. Medics in Gaza warned on Sunday that thousands could die if hospitals packed with wounded people run out of fuel and basic supplies, as civilians struggled to find food, water, and safety ahead of an expected Israeli ground offensive in the war sparked by Hamas’ deadly attack last week. More than 1,300 Israelis have been killed in the initial, wide-ranging assault and in rocket attacks from Gaza. The overwhelming majority were civilians. For Israel, this is the deadliest war since the 1973 conflict with Egypt and Syria. (With agency inputs) Scroll down for Live updates of the war
The Gaza Health Ministry said on Sunday (October 15) that 2,329 Palestinians have been killed since the latest fighting erupted, making this the deadliest of the five Gaza wars for Palestinians. The death toll on Sunday surpassed that of the third war between Israel and Hamas, in the summer of 2014, when 2,251 Palestinians, including 1,462 civilians, were killed, according to United Nations figures. That war lasted six weeks, and 74 people were killed on the Israeli side, including six civilians. This one has entered only its ninth day. Medics in Gaza warned on Sunday that thousands could die if hospitals packed with wounded people run out of fuel and basic supplies, as civilians struggled to find food, water, and safety ahead of an expected Israeli ground offensive in the war sparked by Hamas’ deadly attack last week. More than 1,300 Israelis have been killed in the initial, wide-ranging assault and in rocket attacks from Gaza. The overwhelming majority were civilians. For Israel, this is the deadliest war since the 1973 conflict with Egypt and Syria. (With agency inputs) Scroll down for Live updates of the war