Gaza death toll climps up to 590
00:00, 22/07/2014, TuesdayU: Update: 13:44, 22/07/2014, Tuesday
Yeni Şafak
Gaza death toll climps up to 590
The fatalities include 160 children and 77 women
The Palestinian death toll from Israel's ongoing offensive against the Gaza Strip has risen to 590 as the Israeli army launched fresh attacks on the blockaded enclave, according to the Palestinian Health Ministry.
"Israeli air, naval and ground attacks have killed 590 Palestinians in Gaza, including 160 children and 77 women," said Ashraf al-Qodra, the Spokesman of the Health Ministry. He added that 3660 Palestinians have also been wounded in then unrelenting Isra4eli attacks.
Since July 7, Israel has pounded the embattled coastal enclave with fierce air and naval bombardments with the stated aim of halting Palestinian rocket fire.
On Thursday night, Israel stepped up its offensive to include ground operations, sending thousands of troops into the embattled Palestinian territory.
According to Israeli official figures, 27 Israeli troops have since been killed in clashes with Palestinian fighters.
Israel's military operation, dubbed "Operation Protective Edge," is the self-proclaimed Jewish state's third major offensive against the densely-populated Gaza Strip - which is home to some 1.8 million Palestinians - within the last six years.
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