Gaza | Israel has killed over a thousand Palestinians during the ceasefire

Gaza's health authorities reported that Israel has killed over 1,000 Palestinians in the Gaza Strip since a ceasefire was agreed upon in October. The precise figure reached 1,007 deaths as of Wednesday, following the implementation of the truce.

The ongoing war, which began in 2023, has resulted in a devastating death toll exceeding 73,000 people, according to the ministry's figures, which are generally considered reliable by the international community.

Beyond the direct conflict, the humanitarian situation in Gaza is deteriorating rapidly. The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs highlights a rise in skin diseases and external parasite infections. Waste and rodent problems are escalating, contributing to stress and increased domestic violence. Families displaced by the conflict are living in overcrowded camps and damaged buildings, facing severe limitations in access to safe water, sanitation, and healthcare.

Compounding these issues, the region faces extreme heat from April to October, with temperatures frequently exceeding 38 degrees Celsius (100 degrees Fahrenheit) and potentially reaching 50 degrees Celsius (122 degrees Fahrenheit) during heatwaves. Over 70 percent of Gaza's population relies on water transported by trucks, a supply now jeopardized by funding shortfalls, according to a UN situation report.

Recent reports from the UN Human Rights Office have expressed concern over armed Palestinian groups engaging in violence, allegedly with support from Israeli forces. Last week, these groups reportedly detained several Palestinians, including ambulance personnel. Meanwhile, Israel has been incrementally shifting the demarcation line within Gaza, increasing the territory under its control beyond the initially agreed-upon percentage. This has led to further displacement of Palestinian families.