Number of people killed in Israeli attacks on Gaza since start of war rises to 72,996

The Health Ministry in Gaza says three people were killed and 16 wounded by Israeli military action in the past 24-hour reporting period, bringing the total death toll since the start of the war to at least 72,996, with 173,246 wounded.

It added in a statement that many victims remain under rubble or on roads, with rescue teams unable to reach them.