Gaza death toll tops 18,600 as Israeli attacks continue

By Anadolu staff

GAZA CITY, Palestine (AA) – 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.