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Death toll in Gaza reach the 30 thousand mark

today1 March, 2024

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The death toll in the Israel-Hamas war has now risen to 30 thousand according to Palestinian health officials. More than 100 people were killed on Thursday morning after Israeli troops reportedly opened fire as people pulled flour and canned goods off of delivery trucks. In describing the latest figures, the UN’s Humanitarian Chief, Martin Griffiths said, “life is draining out of Gaza at terrifying speed”. Jody Jacobs reports from the United Nations in New York.

 

Written by: Leonard Witbeen