Israel-Palestine Escalation
Israel was hit by an unprecedented rocket attack from the Gaza Strip on October 7, with Hamas movement's troops infiltrating border areas. On October 8, the Israeli government announced that it had invoked Article 40 of the Basic Law, which means the country was officially in a state of war.

Death Toll From Israeli Strikes on Gaza Strip Exceeds 40,000, Gaza Health Ministry Says

CAIRO (Sputnik) - The death toll from Israeli strikes on the Gaza Strip has exceeded 40,000, the Gazan Ministry of Health said on Thursday.
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Over the past day, 40 dead and 107 injured have been admitted to Gaza hospitals, the statement added.

"The death toll from Israeli strikes has increased to 40,005 since October 7 last year; another 92,401 were injured," the ministry said in a statement.

On October 7, 2023, a massive rocket attack from Gaza struck Israel. In addition, Hamas fighters infiltrated border areas, targeted civilians and soldiers, and took over 200 hostages. In retaliation, Israel launched Operation Iron Swords and announced a complete blockade of the enclave.