The death toll in the Gaza Strip has soared to 40,265, with over 93,144 people injured as Israeli occupation forces continue their assault on the enclave, according to medical and health sources.

The latest figures follow a series of massacres against families in Gaza over the past 24 hours, which resulted in the deaths of at least 42 Palestinians and injuries to 163 others.

The majority of those killed in the ongoing conflict are women and children, the sources report. The humanitarian situation in Gaza remains dire, with emergency services struggling to reach many of the casualties. Bodies remain trapped under the rubble or scattered across the roads, as Israeli forces obstruct the movement of ambulance and civil defense crews.

Since the escalation began on October 7, the relentless bombardment has left a devastating toll on the civilian population. Health services in Gaza are overwhelmed, and access to the injured is severely hampered by the ongoing military operations.

The international community continues to express concern over the mounting civilian casualties and the humanitarian crisis unfolding in Gaza. (ILKHA)