21,978 Palestinians killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza since Oct. 7 

A total of 21,978 Palestinians have been killed and 56,697 have been wounded in Israeli strikes in Gaza since Oct. 7, the health ministry in Gaza said on Monday.

The figures include 156 Palestinians killed and 246 injured in the past 24 hours, the ministry added.

The ministry added that 70% of the casualties were women and children.

(Reuters)