69 killed in Gaza within 24 hours amid ongoing Israeli shelling

Rising toll since start of the war

These latest figures bring the total number of casualties since the war began on October 7, 2023, to 61,499 Palestinians killed and 153,575 wounded, highlighting the devastating human cost of the conflict.

Aid-seekers among the dead

Hospitals in Gaza reported receiving the bodies of 29 civilians who were shot while trying to obtain food aid during the same 24-hour period, underscoring the dire humanitarian situation.

Starvation deaths continue to climb

The death toll from starvation and malnutrition has now reached 222, including 101 children. Five new deaths, one of them a child, were recorded in the past 24 hours, reflecting the worsening food crisis in the Strip.