Death Toll Rises to 800, 2,500 Wounded 

The Health Ministry has now updated the number of wounded to 2,506, including: 23 mortal, 353 serious, 486 moderate, 1243 light, 69 suffering from anxiety, and 219 under medical observation. The number of killed now stands at 800.

578 wounded Israelis are presently in Israeli hospitals, including 157 serious, 259 moderate, 161 light.

The IDF Spokesperson also addressed the number of those held captive in Gaza and said "There are kidnapped and missing from the combat areas. Hamas published data. The murderous Hamas published films, showing their barbarism and murderousness."

"We have put Major General Lior Carmeli in charge of the issue. Hundreds of people are being recruited. We have updated the families, gathered DNA to confirm who is missing and who is captured. We will update the public only after we update the families."

He also addressed claims of shortages in the army: "300,000 reservists in 48 hours. The citizens of Israel at their best are presenting in the IDF. There is equipment in the IDF. There are places and units which reached 150% and 200%. We'll release some of the forces, we don't lack for equipment and we don't lack food, it's all coming."