Gaza war death toll at 29,878, Hamas-run health ministry says

GAZA STRIP, Palestinian Territories (AFP): The health ministry in Hamas-run Gaza said Tuesday that at least 29,878 people have been killed in the Palestinian territory during the war between militants and Israel.

The toll includes at least 96 deaths in the past 24 hours, while 70,215 people have been wounded since the conflict began on October 7, a ministry statement said.