"Israel-Hamas War: Gaza Death Toll Surpasses 20,000 Amidst Truce Talks and Aid Delays"

The death toll in Gaza during the Israel-Hamas war has reached nearly 20,000, surpassing any Arab loss in wars with Israel in the past 40 years. The figure is likely an undercount and includes a significant number of women and children. The Israeli military's intense air and ground campaign, using airstrikes and heavy bombs in densely populated areas, has contributed to the high death toll. The exact number of casualties may never be known due to the challenges of collecting data in the midst of the conflict. The toll is expected to rise as Palestinians continue to search for missing loved ones buried under the rubble.