By Ikram Kouachi
The Israeli Health Ministry on Sunday said the number of Israelis injured since the start of the armed conflict with Palestinian group Hamas on Oct. 7 has risen to 5,132.
In a statement, the ministry said 47 of the injured people are in serious condition.
The Israeli death toll stands at 1,400 since Oct. 7, according to Israeli official statements.
The conflict in Gaza, under Israeli bombardment and blockade since Oct. 7, began when Hamas initiated Operation Al-Aqsa Flood, a multi-pronged surprise attack that included a barrage of rocket launches and infiltrations into Israel by land, sea, and air. It said the incursion was in retaliation for the storming of the Al-Aqsa Mosque and growing violence by Israeli settlers.
The Israeli military then launched Operation Swords of Iron against Hamas targets in the Gaza Strip.
At least 4,385 Palestinians, including 1,756 children and 1,000 women have been killed in Israeli attacks on Gaza.