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Palestinian death toll reaches 500
9 October 2023 09:10 BST
The Palestinian death toll from Israeli air strikes has jumped to 493, including 91 children and 61 women, the Palestinian health ministry said on Monday morning.
At least 2,750 more people have been wounded, including 244 children and 151 women.
Another 15 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli fire in the occupied West Bank since the flare-up started on Saturday, bringing the total Palestinian death toll to 500.