65 Palestinian aid seekers killed in last 24 hours, as Gaza hospitals receive more bodies
According to the ministry, 65 Palestinians were killed while attempting to receive aid, while 511 wounded.
The latest figures bring the overall toll of Palestinians killed in Israeli attacks across Gaza since October 2023 to 60,839, with another 149,588 wounded.
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