The health ministry in Hamas-run Gaza said Monday at least 27,478 people have been killed in the territory in nearly four months of war between Palestinian militants and Israel.
A ministry statement said 66,835 people have been wounded since fighting erupted on October 7.
Israel PM says Gaza victory will deal 'fatal blow' to Hamas, Iran proxies
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Monday that an Israeli victory against Hamas in Gaza will deal a "fatal blow" to the Palestinian militants and other Iran-backed groups in the region.
"A complete victory will deal a fatal blow to the axis of evil that is Iran, Hezbollah, the Huthis and of course Hamas," Netanyahu said in an address to army commanders, according to a statement issued by his office.