Israel-Hamas War: Revised Death Toll from Oct. 7 Attack Stands at 1,200

Israel has revised down its death toll from the Oct. 7 Hamas attacks to around 1,200, about 200 fewer victims than previously reported. The spokesperson for Israel's Foreign Ministry stated that this is an updated estimate and the toll may still change. Unnamed officials cited misidentification of remains as a reason for the discrepancy. The number of hostages held in Gaza remains at around 240. The Oct. 7 attacks prompted Israeli airstrikes and ground strikes on Gaza, resulting in a high number of casualties.