More than 100 people killed in 24 hours as Gaza toll surpasses 53,000

In just the past 24 hours, hospitals in Gaza received 109 bodies and treated 216 wounded, the health ministry said. Civil defense crews say many victims remain trapped in the streets and beneath collapsed buildings, unreachable due to continued bombardment and access restrictions.

Since Israel broke the ceasefire in mid-March, its attacks have killed 2,985 people and injured 8,173.

Since October 7, 2023, Israel’s ongoing assault on Gaza has killed at least 53,119 people and wounded more than 120,214, according to the latest figures from Gaza’s health authorities.