At least 100 Palestinians, including 34 aid seekers, have been killed and 534 injured in Israeli attacks across Gaza in the past 24 hours, according to the enclave’s health ministry.

During this period, 13 bodies were also recovered from the rubble of previous Israeli attacks, the statement added.

Israel’s offensive on Gaza has killed at least 59,219 people and injured 143,045 since October 7, 2023, the ministry said.

The total number of aid seekers killed since May 27 when Israel introduced a new aid distribution mechanism has reached 1,060, with more than 7,207 injured.

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