Israeli strikes on the Gaza Strip overnight Monday killed at least 27 Palestinians, according to local health officials. There was no immediate comment from the Israeli military.

Israel's retaliatory offensive has killed over 52,000 Palestinians, mostly women and children, according to the Health Ministry, which does not say how many of the dead were fighters or civilians. Israel's bombardment and ground operations have destroyed vast areas of Gaza and left most of its population homeless.

At least 71 Palestinians were killed and 153 others injured in Israel’s ongoing genocidal assault on the Gaza Strip over the past 24 hours.