Gaza death toll tops 49,700, with 130 killed in past two days

Israeli forces have killed at least 130 Palestinians and wounded 263 in the last 48 hours across Gaza, according to the Palestinian health ministry. 

This brings the death toll in the besieged enclave since 7 October 2023 to 49,747, including 634 killed since Israel broke the ceasefire on 18 March. 

More than 113,213 Palestinians have been wounded overall. At least 10,000 people are still missing, likely dead and buried under rubble.

Health officials report that over 60 percent of the victims are women and children.