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The Palestinian death toll in Gaza's war passes 50,000 as Israel expands new airstrikes

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More than 50,000 Palestinians have now been killed in the war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza, according to the territory's Health Ministry.

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The Guardian
Israeli strikes on Gaza add to soaring child death toll (opens The Guardian)
Published Mar 19, 2025
The Guardian's feed description
At least 58 people die overnight but toll expected to rise – with timing of strikes blamed for high number of women and children killed
ABC 13 Houston
The Palestinian death toll in Gaza's war passes 50,000 as Israel expands new airstrikes (opens ABC 13 Houston)
Published Mar 22, 2025
ABC 13 Houston's feed description
More than 50,000 Palestinians have now been killed in the war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza, according to the territory's Health Ministry.
Wyoming Public Media
Palestinian deaths in Gaza rise above 50,000 as Israel expands its military campaign (opens Wyoming Public Media)
Published Mar 22, 2025
Wyoming Public Media's feed description
The death toll reached the milestone just days after Israel resumed its military campaign in Gaza, breaking a ceasefire with Hamas.
Al Jazeera
‘Horrifying milestone’: Israel’s war on Gaza has killed 50,000 Palestinians (opens Al Jazeera)
Published Mar 22, 2025
Al Jazeera's feed description
Number of people killed tops 50,000 as Israel intensifies attacks on Gaza, causing further suffering to Palestinians.
NBC News
The death toll in Gaza has surpassed 50,000, according to health officials (opens NBC News)
Published Mar 22, 2025
NBC News's feed description
More than 50,000 people have been killed in Gaza since Oct. 7 2023, according to the Palestinian Health Ministry, the result of Israel’s bombing campaign and ground invasion after Hamas’ terror attack.
The Columbian
Palestinian death toll in Gaza war passes 50,000; strikes continue (opens The Columbian)
Published Mar 22, 2025
The Columbian's feed description
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip — More than 50,000 Palestinians have now been killed in the war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza, the territory’s Health Ministry said Sunday, as new Israeli airstrikes kille
WTOP Washington DC
Palestinian death toll from Israel-Hamas war rises to more than 50,000, health officials say (opens WTOP Washington DC)
Published Mar 22, 2025
WTOP Washington DC's feed description
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Palestinian death toll from Israel-Hamas war rises to more than 50,000, health officials say.
Los Angeles Times
Palestinian death toll in Gaza passes 50,000 as Israel expands airstrikes (opens Los Angeles Times)
Published Mar 22, 2025
Los Angeles Times's feed description
Israel's military also sends ground troops into part of the southern city of Rafah as thousands of Palestinians flee after new evacuation orders.
Latin Times
Palestinian Death Toll Surpasses 50,000 Following Renewed Israeli Bombing Campaign (opens Latin Times)
Published Mar 22, 2025
Latin Times's feed description
Following Israel's violation of the ceasefire agreement it came to with Hamas last week, the number of people killed in the Gaza Strip since the events of October 7, 2023, has now surpassed 50,000.
KEYT Santa Barbara
50,000 killed in Gaza since start of Israel-Hamas war, health ministry says (opens KEYT Santa Barbara)
Published Mar 22, 2025
KEYT Santa Barbara's feed description
By Nadeen Ebrahim and Ibrahim Dahman, CNN (CNN) — More than 50,000 Palestinians have been killed in Gaza since Israel’s war with Hamas began, the
CBS News
Death toll in Gaza rises to 50,000, territory (opens CBS News)
Published Mar 22, 2025
CBS News's feed description
Israel previously threatened Gaza with "complete destruction and devastation" if Hamas didn't hand over the remaining hostages.

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