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Saturday, October 7, 2023
Health Ministry reports over 1,000 wounded in terror onslaught
The Health Ministry says at least 1,104 people in Israel have been wounded in the Gaza terror onslaught.
The figure includes 17 people in critical condition, 200 who are severely wounded, 226 in moderate condition, and 142 who are undergoing medical assessments.
The death toll is at least 200, and is expected to rise, according to Hebrew media reports.
The IDF says an unspecified number of soldiers and civilians have been taken hostage.