According to data released by the Hamas-run health ministry in Gaza, the region has seen more than 900 fatalities since the start of the current calendar year. These figures persist despite ongoing international efforts to negotiate a ceasefire. The ministry further stated that the cumulative death toll in the Gaza Strip since October 10 has now surpassed 1,300 people.

Among the total casualties reported since October 10, the ministry identified 301 children. These figures reflect the ongoing humanitarian crisis in the region, though it is important to note that the ministry operates under the administration of Hamas, which is designated as a terrorist organization by several Western nations. Because of the active conflict and the lack of independent verification mechanisms on the ground, international observers often view these figures as difficult to confirm independently, though they are frequently cited by humanitarian organizations as the primary source of casualty data in the territory.