1,712 Palestinians have been killed since Israel launched its offensive in the Gaza Strip against Hamas July 8. <br /> <br />This number included 398 children, 207 women and 74 old people, the ministry said in a statement, adding that 9,080 people have been injured so far, including 2,744 children and 1,750 women. <br /> <br />Israel has confirmed that 61 soldiers have died in combat, while Palestinian shelling has also killed three civilians in Israel. <br /> <br />As cross-border violence in Gaza between Hamas and Israeli troops continued, both sides have vowed to keep fighting until their goals are achieved.
