Gaza’s death toll rises

Israel's renewed attacks on Gaza starting on 18 March have killed a total of 506 people and injured 909, the Palestinian health ministry reported. The majority of the victims are women and children, according to the ministry.

The ministry also said at least 85 Palestinians have been killed and 133 others injured in Israeli attacks on Gaza since dawn.

This brings the total death toll in Gaza since 7 October 2023 to 49,617, with 112,950 injured.