The Palestinian Health Ministry reported that Israeli military operations in Gaza resulted in nine fatalities and 31 injuries over the past 24 hours. The ministry added that the latest round of attacks increased the cumulative casualty figures since the cease‑fire announced in October 2025 to at least 1,431 dead and 5,026 wounded. In addition, rescue teams have recovered 834 bodies from the rubble of collapsed structures during that period.
According to the same source, the broader conflict that began in October 2023 has claimed the lives of 74,032 Palestinians across the Gaza Strip, with another 175,142 reported as injured. The ministry described the ongoing campaign as a genocide, a term also used by the outlet Middle East Eye in its coverage.
The recent spike in casualties follows a series of air and artillery strikes targeting densely populated neighborhoods. Health facilities, already strained by shortages of medical supplies and electricity, have been forced to operate under constant threat of further attacks. The ministry warned that the capacity to treat the wounded is diminishing as hospitals cope with an ever‑increasing influx of patients.
International humanitarian organisations have called for an immediate cessation of hostilities and unhindered access for aid deliveries. However, officials from the Israeli side have not commented on the specific figures released by the Palestinian authorities. The situation remains volatile, with both sides preparing for potential escalation.
The latest data underscores the severe humanitarian impact of the conflict, highlighting the growing number of civilian deaths and injuries since the war’s inception. Monitoring agencies continue to track the evolving casualty figures as the fighting persists.
Reporting attribution: based on reporting by Middle East Eye — original source: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/israeli-attacks-kill-nine-gaza-genocide-death-toll-reaches-74032.