The ministry said that 2,405 women were also among those killed by the israeli airstrikes and artillery shelling, which have targeted residential buildings, schools, hospitals, and infrastructure.

The zionist army's spokesperson, Daniel Hagari, announced the extension of military operations, moving into the "next phase" of their genocide against Palestinian civilians.

Aside from the tragic loss of life, Gaza's 2.3 million residents are grappling with severe shortages of essential supplies, including food, water, fuel, and medicine due to Israel's blockade of the enclave.

The limited aid relief reaching Gaza is attributed to minimal access as only a few aid trucks have entered Gaza since the recent opening of the Rafah crossing point. (ILKHA)