THE number of those killed in Palestine has reached 51,000 as an Israeli airstrike hit the northern gate of a field hospital in the Gaza Strip.
The strike killed a medic and wounded nine other people, a spokesperson for the hospital said.
At least 17 Palestinians have been killed and 69 wounded in Israeli attacks across Gaza in the past 24 hours, according to the enclave’s Health Ministry.
A statement published on Telegram stated: “A number of victims remain under the rubble and on the roads, unable to be reached by ambulances and civil defence crews."
It added that the latest figures bring the toll since Israel broke the ceasefire on March 18 to 1630 killed and 4302 wounded.
Israel’s war on Gaza has killed at least 51,000 Palestinians and injured 116,343.
The figures do not specify how many were civilians or combatants but does say women and children make up more than half of the dead.
Tuesday’s strike hit the Kuwaiti Field Hospital in the Muwasi area, where hundreds of thousands of people have sought shelter in sprawling tent camps.
There was no immediate comment from the Israeli military.
The military has struck hospitals on several occasions during the 18-month war, accusing Hamas militants of hiding out in them or using them for military purposes.
Hospital staff have denied the allegations and accused Israel of recklessly endangering civilians.
On Sunday, Israel struck the last major hospital providing critical care in northern Gaza, reportedly just minutes after ordering an evacuation.
A patient died during the evacuation, and the strike severely damaged the emergency room, pharmacy and surrounding buildings, according to Al-Ahli Hospital.
The Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem, which runs the hospital, condemned the strike.
Israel said it targeted a Hamas command and control centre within the facility, without providing evidence. Hamas denied the allegations.
Fifty-nine Israeli hostages are still inside Gaza, 24 of whom are believed to be alive, after most of the rest were released in ceasefire agreements or other deals.
