Gaza death toll tops 18,600 as Israeli attacks continue

GAZA CITY, Palestine

At least 18,608 Palestinians have been killed in the ongoing Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip since Oct. 7, the Health Ministry said Wednesday.

Ministry spokesman Ashraf al-Qudra said as many as 50,594 others were also injured in the onslaught.

“A large number of victims remain under the rubble and on the roads,” he said during a press conference.

Israel has bombarded the Gaza Strip from the air and land, imposed a siege and mounted a ground offensive in retaliation for a cross-border attack by Palestinian group Hamas two months ago.

​​​​​​​The Israeli death toll in the Hamas attack stood at 1,200, according to official figures.