The health ministry in Gaza, which is under Hamas control, reported on Thursday that at least 40,878 individuals have lost their lives as a result of Israel's ongoing offensive in Gaza, which is approaching its 12th month.

According to the ministry's data, 17 more deaths were recorded in the last 24 hours. Additionally, the ministry's figures indicate that 94,454 people have been injured in the Gaza Strip since the conflict began when Hamas militants launched an attack on Israel on October 7.