Death toll from Israeli aggression on Gaza rises to 57,882
The death toll from the Israeli occupation's aggression on the Gaza Strip has risen to 57,882 martyrs and 138,095 wounded since October 7, 2023.
The Palestinian Ministry of Health said in a statement on Saturday evening that the death toll includes 7,311 martyrs and 26,045 wounded since March 18, when the occupation forces resumed aggression on the Gaza Strip following the ceasefire agreement.
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