Gaza death toll tops 42,438, with 29 killed in past day

Israeli forces have killed at least 29 Palestinians and wounded 93 in the past 24 hours, according to the Palestinian health ministry. 

This brings the death toll since 7 October 2023 to 42,438, with more than 99,246 wounded and at least 10,000 still missing, likely buried under rubble.

Health officials report that over 60 percent of the victims are women and children.