Gaza death toll continues to rise, 79 killed in 24 hours

The Palestinian Ministry of Health has said that at least 79 Palestinians have been killed while 453 others were wounded in Israeli attacks across Gaza in the past 24 hours. 

Ten bodies were also recovered from the rubble of previous Israeli attacks, the ministry has said.

Israel has killed 59,587 Palestinians and wounded 143,498 others since 7 October 2023, the statement issued on Telegram said.

The ministry said that 1,083 Palestinians have been killed while seeking aid and 7,275 others have been wounded.  113 people have died from starvation and malnutrition due to the Israeli-imposed blockade in Gaza as of 24 July.