Gaza: Palestinian medics and rescue teams recovered nine more bodies from the rubble in the Gaza Strip, pushing the overall death toll from Israel's genocidal war since October 2023 to 48,284, the Health Ministry said on Monday.

According to Anadolu Agency, a ministry statement said that the toll also included four Palestinians killed by Israeli army fire in the last 24 hours. The statement further detailed that 16 injured people were admitted to hospitals, bringing the number of injured to 111,709 amid the ongoing Israeli onslaught.

The ministry highlighted the dire situation on the ground, noting, "Many victims are still trapped under the rubble and on the roads as rescuers are unable to reach them." This grim reality underscores the challenges faced by rescue teams in the devastated region.

A ceasefire agreement has been in place in Gaza since January 19, temporarily halting the Israeli offensive that has led to widespread destruction and left the Palestinian enclave in ruins. However, despite the ceasefire, Gaza local authorities have reported almost daily ceasefire violations by the Israeli army.

The ongoing crisis has drawn international legal scrutiny. The International Criminal Court issued arrest warrants in November last year for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, citing war crimes and crimes against humanity in Gaza. Additionally, Israel faces a genocide case at the International Court of Justice concerning its actions in the enclave.