Health ministry in Hamas-run Gaza says war death toll at 30,960

Gaza (AFP): The health ministry in Hamas-run Gaza said Saturday at least 30,960 people have been killed in the territory during more than five months of war between Israel and Palestinian militants.

The latest toll includes 82 fatalities over the past 24 hours, a ministry statement said, adding that 72,524 people have been wounded in Gaza since the war began on October 7 when Hamas militants attacked Israel.