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Palestinian death toll update: Nearly 4,500 killed, 15,400 wounded
21 October 2023 12:17 BST
The Israeli military has killed nearly 4,500 Palestinians in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank since the conflict started on 7 October, according to the latest tally.
More than 70 percent of those killed are children, women and elderly people.
The following numbers are accurate as of 2pm local time (11am GMT) on 21 October and are sourced from the Palestinian health ministry.
Gaza
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Killed: More than 4,385 (1,756 children, 1,000+ women)
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Wounded: 13,561
West Bank and East Jerusalem
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Killed: 84 (30 children, one woman)
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Wounded: 1,400+