The death toll in Gaza is over 40,000. Here is the conflict in numbers

JERUSALEM (AP) — The death toll in Gaza has exceeded 40,000, according to health officials in the territory, underscoring the scale of Israel's offensive in the small coastal enclave.

The war between Israel and Hamas has been going on for eleven months and is still considered one of the most devastating conflicts in recent history.

Here is a quick breakdown of the conflict using numbers.

The figures come from the latest information from the Israeli military and the prime minister's office, the health ministry in the Hamas-controlled Gaza Strip, the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs and reports from the Associated Press.

Total deaths

Palestinians killed in the Gaza Strip: at least 40,005

People killed in Israel: about 1,200

Palestinians killed in the West Bank: 623

People killed in Lebanon: around 530

Civilians

Civilians killed in Gaza: Gaza Ministry of Health does not distinguish between civilians and combatants According to the census, the number of women and children killed is 5,956, but at least 10,627 children were killed.

Civilians and foreigners killed in Israel: 860

Children killed in Israel: 53

Since October 7, 24 civilians have been killed on Israel's northern border.

Civilians killed in Lebanon: 97

Aid workers killed in Gaza: 284

Health workers killed in Gaza: over 500

Journalists and media workers killed: At least 113

Soldiers/Militants

Militants killed by Israel in Gaza: more than 15,000, according to Israeli military

Israeli soldiers killed in the ground offensive in the Gaza Strip: 329

Israeli soldiers killed on October 7: 314

Israeli soldiers killed on Israel’s northern front since October 7: 22

Militants killed in Lebanon: 377 from Hezbollah and 54 from allied groups

Destruction/Humanitarian situation in Gaza

Proportion of buildings likely to be damaged/destroyed: 59.3%

Proportion of houses likely to be damaged: more than 60%

Percentage of damaged school buildings: 85%

Hospitals that partially work: 16 of 36

According to the UN, Palestinian civilians are affected by “catastrophic” food shortages: 495,000

Percentage of students not attending school: 100%

Share of damage to the road network: 65%

Damaged cemeteries: At least 21

Injuries

Palestinians injured in Gaza since October 7: 92,401

Since October 7, more than 5,400 Palestinians have been injured in the West Bank.

Injured Israeli soldiers since October 7: 2,206

Injured Israeli civilians on October 7: around 4,800

shift

Palestinians currently displaced in the Gaza Strip: 1.9 million (86% of the pre-war population)

Internally displaced persons from border communities: 62,224 (less than 1% of the population)

Hostages/Prisoners

Hostages taken by Hamas-led militants on October 7: 251

Hostages recovered, released or rescued: 140

Alive or unconfirmed hostages: 74, including two kidnapped before October 7

Number of hostages killed during Hamas captivity: 41, including two kidnapped before October 7

During the one-week pause in fighting, Palestinian prisoners were released: 240