This is an entry from: Israel-Palestine live: Thousands in state of panic as Israel continues to strike hospitals
Palestinian death toll exceeds 8,500
31 October 2023 12:03 GMT
The Palestinian Ministry of Health has released updated casualty figures from the ongoing Israeli bombardment of Gaza.
At least 8,525 people have died since 7 Ocotober, including 3,542 children and 2,187 women, according to officials.
Around 2,000 people are still missing, including 1,100 children. The vast majority of these people are believed to be dead and buried under rubble.
At least 21,543 have suffered injuries of various severity.
