In its latest death toll update, the Gaza Ministry of Health says that in addition to the 44 deaths, there have been 145 injuries in the past 24 hours, Al Jazeera reports.

“There are still a number of victims under the rubble and on the streets, and ambulance and civil defence crews cannot reach them”, it said.

“The death toll from the Israeli aggression has risen to 51,201 martyrs and 116,869 wounded since October 7, 2023”, it said, adding that since Israel resumed new offensive on March 18, 1,827 people have been killed and 4,828 injured.

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