At least 26 Palestinians have been killed and 113 others injured in the last 25 hours as Israel’s ongoing military campaign in the Gaza Strip continues to exact a devastating toll, according to medical sources.

Health officials in Gaza report that the cumulative death toll since the start of the Israeli offensive in October 2023 has now reached 50,695 confirmed fatalities. An additional 115,338 Palestinians have been wounded in the attacks, the majority of whom are women and children.

Emergency response teams say many victims remain trapped under rubble or lie unattended in the streets, as ambulance and civil defense crews face repeated targeting by Israeli forces, severely hindering rescue efforts.

Despite growing international pressure, Israel's bombardment has shown no signs of abating. The United Nations Security Council has issued repeated calls for an immediate ceasefire, while the International Court of Justice has urged Israel to take urgent measures to prevent genocide and allow for humanitarian relief.

However, local authorities say that these international appeals have thus far failed to halt the offensive or improve the worsening humanitarian crisis in the besieged enclave. (ILKHA)