The Hamas-run Health Ministry in Gaza has reported a death toll exceeding 30,000 Palestinians since the conflict began on October 7th. This figure represents approximately 1.3% of Gaza’s population. The majority of the casualties are said to be women and children, with over 70,000 people injured. The real death toll is expected to be higher as many are still missing under rubble. Efforts towards a ceasefire continue, with diplomatic negotiations involving Qatar as a mediator and cautious optimism from the U.S. regarding an agreement before Ramadan.
- Over 30,000 Palestinians have been killed in Gaza since October 7th.
- The death toll constitutes around 1.3% of Gaza’s 2.3 million population.
- Most casualties are reported to be women and children.
- More than 70,000 people have been injured during the conflict.
- There are still several thousand people missing, likely buried under rubble.
- The figures do not differentiate between civilians and fighters.
- The Israeli military estimates around 10,000 terrorists have been killed in their operations.
- Diplomatic efforts are underway to negotiate a longer-term truce before Ramadan.
- Qatar is playing a key role as a mediator in the ceasefire negotiations.
- There is a potential prisoner exchange deal that could see Israeli hostages freed in return for Palestinian prisoners.
- Reports suggest that about 400 Palestinian prisoners might be released in exchange for 40 Israeli hostages.
- Some of the Palestinian prisoners to be released may have been convicted of serious offenses by Israel.
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