Gaza death toll crosses 34,000 

The Palestinian death toll from Israel's ongoing offensive on the Gaza Strip since last October has reached 34,012 people, Gaza's Health Ministry said on Friday.

A ministry statement said at least 76,833 other people have also been injured in the onslaught, now in its 7th month.

The statement noted that some victims remained under the rubble amid heavy bombardment and a lack of civil defense and ambulance crews.