1,537 killed in Gaza, including 500 children, according to Hamas Health Ministry

Since the intensive Israeli airstrikes began in Gaza on Saturday following an unprecedented attack by Hamas on the Israeli state, 1,537 Palestinians have been killed, including 500 children, according to the Health Ministry affiliated with the movement. 

The ministry stated in a statement that the death toll had reached 1,537 citizens, including 500 children, as of 10:30 p.m. on Thursday. 

AFP