Health ministry in Hamas-run Gaza says war death toll at 42,718

Medical personnel assist Palestinian casualties of Israeli fire at Kamal Adwan hospital in Jabalia on the northern Gaza Strip on Oct. 21, 2024. (Reuters)
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Updated 22 October 2024
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Health ministry in Hamas-run Gaza says war death toll at 42,718

  • The toll includes 115 deaths in the previous 48 hours, according to the ministry

GAZA STRIP, Palestinian Territories: The health ministry in Hamas-run Gaza said on Tuesday that at least 42,718 people have been killed in the war between Israel and Palestinian militants.
The toll includes 115 deaths in the previous 48 hours, according to the ministry, which said 100,282 people have been wounded in the Gaza Strip since the war began when Hamas militants attacked Israel on October 7, 2023.


Iranian attacks wound 16 Qatari citizens: Interior Ministry

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Iranian attacks wound 16 Qatari citizens: Interior Ministry

The latest round of Iran’s retaliatory attacks had injured 16 Qatari citizens by early Sunday, as the country intercepted more than 60 missiles and over ten drones launched from Iran, according to official data.

From Saturday night to Sunday morning, multiple explosions were heard southwest of the capital city of Doha as Qatar’s air defense systems repeatedly activated to intercept incoming Iranian missiles.

According to data released by Qatar’s Ministry of Defense, since the attacks began on Saturday, Qatar has been targeted by 65 missiles and 12 drones.

Among these, 63 missiles and 11 drones were successfully intercepted before reaching their intended targets while two missiles struck the US military’s Al-Udeid Air Base in Qatar and one drone hit an early warning radar facility in the country.

Qatar’s Interior Ministry announced on Sunday that the attacks had wounded 16 of its citizens, all due to scattered missile debris, with limited property damage in some areas.

The ministry urged citizens to remain indoors whenever possible, avoid non-essential outings, and steer clear of any unidentified objects.

Despite Sunday being the first working day of the week in Qatar, a noticeable decrease in vehicles and pedestrians was observed on the streets.

Following the Saturday attack, Qatar closed its airspace and territorial waters, suspended all public events and gatherings, and shifted all schools to remote learning.

Except for military, security, and healthcare systems, most government agencies implemented remote work arrangements.

Qatar’s Ministry of Commerce and Industry also advised the private sector to adopt remote work practices where possible.

Meanwhile, the Qatari government continues to send signals of stability.

The Ministry of Defense said it possesses full capabilities to protect national security, with the current security situation remaining stable and under control.

The Interior Ministry announced that security and civil defense forces have entered a state of full emergency readiness, capable of responding to any emergency.

The Ministry of Commerce and Industry stressed that domestic supplies of daily necessities are enough to meet public demand.