The Hamas-run health ministry says more than 900 people have been killed in Gaza this year despite a ceasefire, according to the BBC. It puts the total killed in the Strip since 10 October at more than 1,300, including 301 children.
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Key facts
- More than 900 people have been killed in Gaza this year despite a ceasefire, the Hamas-run health ministry says.
- The total number killed in the Strip since 10 October is now more than 1,300.
- Among those killed since 10 October are 301 children.
- The figures were reported by the BBC citing the Hamas-run health ministry.
More than 900 people have been killed in Gaza this year despite a ceasefire, according to the Hamas-run health ministry, as reported by the BBC.
The ministry says the total number of people killed in the Strip since 10 October now stands at more than 1,300. That figure includes 301 children, according to the ministry.
The reported deaths have continued to mount even with a ceasefire in place, underscoring the persistence of casualties in the territory.
The BBC attributes the figures to the health ministry, which is run by Hamas. The casualty counts reflect the ministry’s own tally of those killed in Gaza.
No further details on the circumstances of the deaths were provided in the available source material.
Why it matters
The figures point to continued loss of life in Gaza despite a ceasefire intended to halt violence, including a significant number of children among the dead. Casualty tallies are closely watched internationally as an indicator of conditions on the ground in the Strip.
Frequently asked questions
How many people have been killed in Gaza this year?
The Hamas-run health ministry says more than 900 people have been killed in Gaza this year despite a ceasefire, according to the BBC.
What is the total death toll since 10 October?
The ministry says the total number of people killed in the Strip since 10 October is now more than 1,300, including 301 children.
Who reported these figures?
The figures come from the Hamas-run health ministry and were reported by the BBC.
Timeline
- More than 900 killed in Gaza this year despite ceasefire, Hamas-run health ministry says
BBC World: The ministry says the total number of people killed in the Strip since 10 October is now more than 1,300, including 301 children.