26,422 Palestinians killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza since Oct.7: Health ministry

GAZA (Reuters): At least 26,422 Palestinians have been killed and 65,087 injured in Israeli strikes on Gaza since October 7, the Gaza health ministry said in a statement on Sunday.

In the past 24 hours 165 Palestinians were killed and 290 injured, the ministry added.

On October 7, hundreds of Hamas fighters crossed into Israel by land, air and sea and killed civilians in the streets, in their homes and at an outdoor rave party, prompting Israel to launch a war against Gaza Strip.