Gaza health officials report that more than 69,000 Palestinians have died in the Israel-Hamas war as more bodies are exchanged between Israel and Hamas.
The latest jump in deaths occurred as more bodies are recovered in the devastated Gaza Strip since the cease-fire began on Oct. 10, and as other bodies are identified.
Gaza health officials say that over 69,000 Palestinians have been killed in the Israel-Hamas war so far. Gaza’s Health Ministry said on Saturday that the death toll has climbed to 69,169, with another 170,685 wounded since Hamas’ Oct. 7, 2023 attack into Israel.
KHAN YOUNIS, Gaza Strip -- More than 69,000 Palestinians have been killed in the Israel-Hamas war so far, Gaza health officials said Saturday, as both sides completed the latest exchange of bodies under the terms of the tenuous ceasefire.
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