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Gaza war: Death toll rises to 23,700, says health ministry

It also said that 60,005 have been wounded, while scores remain trapped under the rubble

Published: Fri 12 Jan 2024, 4:42 PM

Updated: Fri 12 Jan 2024, 10:36 PM

The health ministry in Hamas-run Gaza said Friday at least 23,708 have been killed in the territory in nearly 100 days of war between Palestinian militants and Israel.

The ministry said it had registered 60,005 wounded since war erupted on October 7, while scores remain trapped under the rubble.

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