GAZA (National Times) The Israeli military has claimed that half of the leadership of Hamas’ military wing has been eliminated with approximately 14,000 fighters killed or captured since the start of the Gaza campaign, Reuters reports.

The military claimed it eliminated senior commanders, including brigade commanders, battalion commanders and company commanders, and destroyed thousands of targets.

Gaza health ministry says 38,713 Palestinians killed in Israeli offensive

The health ministry in Gaza has said that at least 38,713 people have been killed and 89,166 wounded in Israeli attacks on Gaza, Al Jazeera reports.

The toll includes 49 deaths in 24 hours, a ministry statement said, adding that 89,166 people have been wounded in the Gaza Strip since October 7.