At least 87 people were killed in the past 24 hours due to Israeli military operations, according to Gaza's ministry.

 

At least 87 people have been killed and 94 others injured in the last 24 hours due to Israeli military operations in Gaza, according to the Ministry of Health in the enclave. The ministry reported that many victims remain trapped under rubble or stranded on the roads, with ambulance and civil defense teams unable to reach them.
Since October 7, Israeli military operations have resulted in the deaths of at least 40,738 people and injuries to 94,154, as reported by Gaza's health authorities. The ministry, which does not differentiate between combatants and civilians, states that the majority of the casualties are women and children.  has not independently verified these figures. In related news, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expressed deep sorrow and apologized to the parents of Alexander Lobanov, one of the hostages whose bodies were recovered by the Israeli military in Gaza. Netanyahu acknowledged the state's failure to bring Lobanov and five other hostages back alive and has been in contact with other affected families. Protests have erupted across Israel in response to the recovery of the hostages' bodies, with demonstrators criticizing the government's handling of the crisis. Protesters have blocked roads in several cities, demanding an immediate agreement to secure the release of the remaining hostages. The Hostages Families Forum has organized further demonstrations and vigils to honor those who were killed in Gaza.