Gaza death toll rises to 68,643 after Israel launches deadly attacks

The death toll in the Gaza Strip since October 2023 has has risen to 68,643, after Israel launched deadly attacks overnight. 

The Palestinian health ministry said the number of Palestinians wounded by Israeli forces had risen to 170,655 since the start of the war.

The ministry said 104 Palestinians, including 46 children and 40 women, were killed by Israeli forces over the past day. At least 253 wounded others were wounded.

At least 211 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli forces since the ceasefire came into effect on 11 October.