The death toll in Gaza from the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas has reportedly surpassed 60,000, according to figures released by the health ministry in Gaza. The numbers, which have not been independently verified, do not specify how many of the dead are civilians or combatants. Hamas claims that around half of the casualties are women and children. In addition to the reported deaths, the health ministry states that nearly 146,000 people have been injured, with thousands more still missing beneath the rubble of destroyed buildings. The conflict began after a deadly attack on Israel in October 2023, which led to a large-scale military response.