Gaza death toll surpasses 73,000 as Israeli strikes continue despite ceasefire, health officials say
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Wafaa Shurafa, Samy Magdy
Summary
Gaza's Health Ministry reports the Palestinian death toll from the Israel-Hamas war has surpassed 73,000, with the updated count reaching 73,001. The announcement came as Israel continues strikes despite an October ceasefire deal. The ministry states women and children account for roughly half of all fatalities. Israel maintains it targets militants and blames Hamas for civilian deaths due to their operations in populated areas.
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bskyGaza death toll surpasses 73,000 as Israeli strikes continue despite ceasefire, health officials saybit.lyKey quotes
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The health ministry has said women and children make up around half of all fatalities.
Israel says it tries to avoid harming civilians and blames their deaths on Hamas because the militants operate in densely populated areas.
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