The Palestinian Health Ministry says at least 105 bodies and 356 wounded people were brought to hospitals across Gaza over the past 24 hours, Al Jazeera reports.

Since Israel broke the ceasefire with Hamas on March 18, at least 6,964 Palestinians have been killed and more than 24,576 wounded.

Since the start of Israel’s military campaign in Gaza in October 2023, Israeli attacks have killed at least 57,523 Palestinians and wounded 136,617, with thousands believed to be buried under the rubble.

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