The Gaza war has taken a staggering toll, with the death count surpassing 70,000, according to the Hamas-run health ministry. The latest figures put the total at 70,100, with 354 Palestinians killed by Israeli fire since the US-brokered ceasefire took effect on October 10. The fragile truce has been repeatedly tested, with both sides accusing each other of violating the terms.
The conflict, sparked by Hamas’s October 7, 2023, attack on Israel, has left Gaza in ruins. The health ministry’s figures are considered credible by the international community, including the United Nations. The war has resulted in widespread destruction, with many families shattered and thousands displaced.
Efforts to search for bodies in the wreckage continue, with 301 people added to the toll since Thursday, including two who died in recent Israeli strikes. The situation remains dire, with concerns growing over the humanitarian crisis, including severe malnutrition and disease outbreaks among children.
