The death toll in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas in Gaza has reached 35,456, according to the health ministry run by Hamas. This figure has been updated since the conflict began on October 7.
In a statement released on Sunday, the ministry reported that 70 individuals were killed and 110 were injured in the past 24 hours.
The total number of injured has now risen to 79,476 since the fighting commenced over seven months ago.
The recent escalation marks one of the deadliest phases in the conflict, which has seen significant casualties on both sides and widespread destruction in Gaza.
The humanitarian situation continues to deteriorate, with the United Nations and various international organizations calling for immediate ceasefires and humanitarian aid to address the urgent needs of the civilian population.
The conflict between Israel and Hamas, the militant group that governs the Gaza Strip, has been a protracted and bloody one.
The hostilities have roots in the broader Israeli-Palestinian conflict, which has seen numerous flare-ups over the decades. This latest round of violence began in early October and has quickly escalated into one of the most severe confrontations in recent history.
The Gaza Strip, a small but densely populated area, has been subjected to heavy bombardments by Israeli forces, which Israel claims are in response to rocket attacks and other aggressive actions by Hamas and other militant groups. Hamas has launched thousands of rockets into Israeli territory, leading to casualties and damage within Israel.
