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Palestinian death toll in Gaza rises to 687 

At least 687 Palestinians in Gaza have been killed by Israel since October 7, says the health ministry in the besieged coastal enclave. 

A statement from the ministry posted to Facebook reads: 

The Israeli occupation expands the targeting of medical teams, health facilities and ambulances, causing 5 medical personnel to die and 10 others to be injured with various wounds.

The ministry also said some 3,726 people have been injured.

Israel death toll soars to over 900 - reports 

At least 900 people in Israel have been killed in the attacks launched by Hamas, according to local media reports. 

Meanwhile, more than 100 people have been taken captive by Hamas, Israel’s foreign ministry said.