Gaza war death toll to 26,083

BY A STAFF REPORTER: The Hamas-run health ministry in Gaza says that 26,083 people have been killed since the start of its war with Israel, and another 64,487 people have been wounded.

The ministry adds that some 183 people were killed in the past 24 hours.

The figures are unverified and are believed to include close to 10,000 Hamas operatives Israel said it has killed during fighting in the Strip, as well as civilians killed by misfired Palestinian rockets.