Gaza death toll surges to 48,524

The death toll in the Gaza Strip has risen to 48,524, the majority of whom are women and children, since the start of Israel's war on Gaza in October 2023, medical sources said.

Injuries have also climbed to 111,955, while thousands remain buried under rubble as efforts to retrieve the missing continue to face significant obstacles.

In the past 24 hours, nine additional fatalities have been reported, including seven bodies recovered from the rubble and brought to hospitals across Gaza.