Gaza death toll rises to 69,513

The death toll in Gaza since Israel's genocide began in October 2023 has risen to 69,513, the Palestinian health ministry said.

The number of Palestinians wounded by Israeli forces during that time has risen to 170,745. 

Hospitals in Gaza received seven bodies over the past 48 hours, including two victims who were recovered from beneath the rubble, in addition to 33 wounded people.

Since the ceasefire agreement came into effect on 11 October, at least 280 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli forces and 672 others wounded. A further 571 bodies have been recovered during that period.