Israel kills 51 in past day, bringing Gaza death toll to 55,950

Israeli forces killed at least 51 Palestinians and wounded 104 on Saturday, according to the Palestinian health ministry. 

This brings the death toll in the besieged enclave since 7 October 2023 to 55,959, including 5,647 killed since Israel broke the ceasefire on 18 March. 

More than 131,242 Palestinians have been wounded overall. 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.