At least 50 Palestinians have been killed in Israeli attacks across Gaza, and one body has been recovered in the past 24 hours, according to the enclave’s health ministry, Al Jazeera reports.

At least 113 people were also injured in that period, the ministry added.

The death toll in Gaza rose to 52,365 killed, with 117,905 wounded, since October 7, 2023, it added.

Israel has killed at least 2,273 Palestinians and wounded 5,864 since it broke the ceasefire on March 18, according to the ministry.

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