More than 900 killed in Gaza this year despite ceasefire, Hamas-run health ministry says
Summary
More than 900 people have died in Israeli attacks in Gaza this year, despite a ceasefire agreement made in October. The health ministry run by Hamas reports ongoing violence and deaths but Israel’s military disputes the figures, saying it targets threats carefully.Key Facts
- Over 1,300 people have died in Gaza since the ceasefire started on 10 October, including 301 children.
- The ceasefire followed a 20-point peace plan proposed by President Donald Trump.
- Israeli strikes have continued monthly, with the deadliest month being July, which saw 152 deaths.
- Hamas’s health ministry reports that all the deaths result from Israeli military actions but does not separate civilians from fighters.
- The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) says it has killed hundreds of military targets and lost five soldiers since the ceasefire.
- Independent groups and the UN find the health ministry’s casualty figures reliable.
- The IDF claims it operates carefully to avoid civilian harm and disputes that all deaths are caused by its actions.
- The ongoing violence has complicated efforts to fully enforce the ceasefire deal.
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