The death toll as a result of the Israel Defense Forces' (IDF) operation in the Gaza Strip has reached 21,672, according to Al Arabiya TV channel with reference to the enclave's Ministry of Health, Report informs.
The ministry said in a statement that 165 Gaza residents had been killed in the past 24 hours. Another 56,165 people were injured during the fighting.
Most of the casualties are reported to be civilians, with 312 medical workers among the dead.