Deir al-Balah (Gaza Strip), 29 Oct. (LaPresse/AP) – The death toll in Gaza caused by Israeli attacks overnight has risen to 81, according to hospital officials. Previously, at least 60 people had been reported killed, including many children. Shifa Hospital Director Mohammed Abu Selmia said the hospital had received another 21 bodies of victims of the attacks, including seven women and six children. He added that he expects the death toll to rise, as many of the 45 wounded admitted to the Gaza City hospital are in critical condition. Among them are 20 children.

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