Zionist aggression toll tops 56,412 martyrs
The death toll from the Israeli victims in the Gaza Strip has risen to 56,412 martyrs and 133,054 injuries as of Saturday, since October 7, 2023.
The Palestinian Ministry of Health, in its daily statistical report on the number of martyrs and wounded resulting from the Israeli aggression on the Gaza Strip - received by the Yemeni News Agency (Saba) - stated that 81 martyrs and 422 injuries were received by Gaza hospitals in the past 24 hours.
It also reported that since March 18, 2025, the toll has reached 6,089 martyrs and 21,013 injuries.
The Ministry pointed out that a number of victims remain under the rubble and in the streets, where ambulance and civil defense crews are unable to reach them.
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