Gaza death toll from Israeli airstrikes climbs to 5,087 - Health Ministry
23 Oct 2023 09:16pm
A plume of smoke in the northern Gaza Strip following an Israeli attack. - AFP photo
"The fatalities include 2,055 children, 1,119 women and 217 elders,” Anadolu Agency reported ministry spokesman Ashraf al-Qudra told a news conference in Gaza City.
He said 15,273 people were also injured in the Israeli attacks.
"The Israeli occupation committed 23 massacres in the past 24 hours that left 436 people dead, including 182 children,” al-Qudra also said.
The Health Ministry has so far received reports about 1,500 people, including 830 children, who are still trapped under the rubble, it reported.
Gaza, which has been under Israeli bombardment and a blockade since Oct 7, is in dire need for medical supplies, fuel and other basic necessities including clean water and food. - BERNAMA
