**Gaza Death Toll Revealed**
The Hamas health ministry in Gaza has confirmed that over 50,000 people have died since the start of the war. This number is based on a statement released by the ministry on Sunday.
According to the figures, 50,021 people have lost their lives. This means that about 2.1% of the pre-war population in Gaza has been killed. Additionally, 113,274 other people were injured during this period.
The health ministry’s numbers do not distinguish between civilians and combatants. The international community, including the UN, often relies on figures from the Gaza Ministry of Health during times of conflict. However, Israel disputes these numbers and does not allow independent verification by journalists.
**Background**
Israel launched a massive military operation in response to an attack on October 7. This has led to significant destruction of homes and infrastructure in Gaza. The exact toll of the war is difficult to verify due to restrictions on international media access to Gaza.
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