Death toll in Gaza since dawn on Wednesday rises to 62

At least 62 Palestinians were killed in Israeli air strikes on the Gaza Strip on Wednesday, with 44 of the deaths occurring in Gaza City. Israel has issued expulsion orders for nearly one million Palestinian residents of Gaza City ahead of a planned ground offensive. The total death toll in Gaza since October 2023 has risen to over 64,605, with more than 163,319 others wounded. Additionally, at least 2,444 aid seekers have reportedly been killed by Israeli forces, primarily at aid distribution centers.