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Mark OWEN

Ground offensive at what cost? Israel expands assault on Gaza as death toll mounts

THE DEBATE 31102023 © FRANCE 24

Israel's ground invasion is underway in Gaza. It's a move that flies in the face of a UN resolution calling for a ceasefire.

The death toll among Palestinian civilians has risen steeply since the conflict began on October 7th.

Medical officials in Gaza say there are over 8,000 Palestinians killed: the majority are women and children.

The war began with the Hamas cross border incursion that brought terror and slaughter to towns, kibbutz and a music festival. 1,400 Israeli civilians were killed, and 229 are still in captivity, kidnapped by Hamas.

This figure has gone down by one this Monday as a female soldier who was held hostage has been freed by Hamas.

Produced by Alessandro Xenos, Lila Paulou and Louise Guibert.

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