Gaza death toll climbs past 51,300

The death toll from Israel’s war on Gaza has now surpassed 51,300, according to the latest figures from the territory’s health ministry.

At least 39 bodies and 105 wounded people were brought to hospitals across the Gaza Strip in the last 24 hours. Officials say the actual toll is likely higher, as many victims remain trapped beneath rubble or lie in streets unreachable by emergency responders.

Since 7 October, 2023, Israeli forces have killed 51,305 Palestinians and wounded 117,096 more, the ministry said.

At least 1,928 people have been killed since 18 March, when Israel resumed its bombardment of the enclave since Israel broke the ceasefire.