Gaza’s death toll has risen to 687 people, including 140 children, according to a statement by the Palestinian Ministry of Health in Gaza, writes CNN.

The number of injured has reached 3,726 - 10% of them children - since the Israeli strikes began, the ministry added.

The ministry claims Israeli forces have targeted ambulances, with 11 ambulances and one health service vehicle being completely destroyed and subsequently rendered inoperable.

The health ministry said it continues to liaise and collaborate with global and humanitarian organizations to meet the hospitals" lack of medications, medical equipment and fuel.