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Gaza Death Toll Surpasses 70,000 Amid Ceasefire Tensions

12/2/2025

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The Gaza Strip death toll surpassed 70,000, per the Hamas-run health ministry, including 301 new deaths since Thursday.
The toll rose after a ceasefire began on October 10, enabling recovery of bodies amid humanitarian concerns.
Two young brothers were killed in Israeli airstrikes in southern Gaza, prompting Hamas to accuse Israel of ceasefire violations.
Israel says its strikes target militants and are necessary due to ongoing threats.

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The Gaza Strip death toll surpassed 70,000, per the Hamas-run health ministry, including 301 new deaths since Thursday.
The toll rose after a ceasefire began on October 10, enabling recovery of bodies amid humanitarian concerns.
Two young brothers were killed in Israeli airstrikes in southern Gaza, prompting Hamas to accuse Israel of ceasefire violations.
Israel says its strikes target militants and are necessary due to ongoing threats.