The Palestinian death toll from ongoing Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip has risen to 41,431, Gaza-based health authorities said in a statement on Sunday. During the past 24 hours, the Israeli military killed 40 people and wounded 58 others,

The latest in a series of strikes on schools being used as shelters killed three in Nuseirat, according to the Palestinian Civil Defense. Israel has said the buildings were being used by Hamas militants as a command center.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is considering a plan to force all Palestinian civilians out of northern Gaza, including Gaza City, in order to lay siege to Hamas and force the release of hostages.

Israel is examining a plan to use siege tactics against Hamas in northern Gaza, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was quoted by several Israeli media outlets as saying on Sunday. Netanyahu's office did not respond to a request for comment.