Gaza Death Toll Rises to 62,966
According to the English section of webangah News Agency, citing the Palestinian Shihab News Agency via Mehr News Agency, Palestine’s Ministry of Health in Gaza stated on Thursday in its daily report that 71 Palestinians were killed by Israeli attacks across various parts of Gaza within the last 24 hours.
The report indicates that 21 of those killed were targeted while waiting in line for food and aid distributed by israel.
The ministry also confirmed that 339 people were wounded during Israeli strikes over the past day. Additionally, a number of victims remain trapped under rubble or stranded on roads, preventing rescue teams from reaching them.
As the onset of what it describes as Israel’s genocidal war against Gaza on October 7, 2023, the total number of fatalities has reached 62,966 with 159,266 injured.
Moreover, as March 18, 2025-the beginning of a new wave of attacks on Gaza-there have been an additional 11,121 deaths and 47,225 injuries reported.