Health Ministry Claims 40k Palestinians Dead

Published: Thu, 08/15/24

Updated: Fri, 08/16/24

Gaza's cemeteries are overwhelmed as the death toll from the war is reported to have topped 40,000, forcing makeshift burials, while Israeli strikes have destroyed over 20 cemeteries.Insert Preheader


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