At least 40 people killed in Israeli offensives on Gaza

Last updated May 5, 2025 5:21 PM

GAZA, May 04 (YPA) – At least 40 people have been martyred and 125 wounded in Israeli occupation’s attacks across Gaza Strip in the last 24 hours, according to Gaza-based Palestinian Ministry of Health on Sunday.

The ministry said in a statement the total number of martyrs since the start of the latest escalation on March 18, 2025, has risen to 2,436, while the number of injuries has reached 6,450.

The statement added that the total death toll from the ongoing Israeli aggression since October 7, 2023, has mounted 52,535, with 118,491 wounded.

“Many victims are strapped still under the rubble of destroyed buildings and the streets, the ministry added, noting that ambulance and civil defense teams are unable to reach them due to the heavy bombing and the dangerous conditions on the ground.”