Gaza death toll since morning rises to 40
The number of those killed includes at least 6 aid seekers.
Israel has enforced a near-total blockade of aid on Gaza, leading to widespread starvation and famine. Gaza's health ministry put the total number of hunger-related deaths at 266, including 122 children.
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