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Gaza death toll reaches 48,264: Health ministry
15 February 2025 12:12 GMT
The death toll of Palestinians killed by Israeli forces since 7 October 2023 has risen after a total of 25 deaths were recorded in Gaza hospitals over the last 28 hours, the enclave's health ministry has said.
The Palestinian health ministry said in a statement that the latest deaths brought the overall toll to at least 48,264, with another 111,688 wounded.
According to the government media office, the actual death toll is likely as high as 61,000, as thousands of victims remain trapped under the rubble.