Gaza death toll tops 43,300, with 27 killed in past day

Israeli forces have killed at least 27 Palestinians and wounded 86 in the last 24 hours across Gaza, according to the Palestinian health ministry. 

This brings the death toll in the besieged enclave since 7 October 2023 to 43,341, with more than 102,105 wounded. At least 10,000 people are still missing, likely dead and buried under rubble.

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