SCM Staff Writer I Sunday, October 05, 2925
GAZA CITY—The Palestinian Ministry of Health in the Gaza Strip reported a sharp rise in casualties over the last day, underscoring the relentless human cost of the ongoing conflict with Israel.
In a statement, the Ministry announced that 65 martyrs and 153 injured individuals had arrived at Gaza hospitals in the past 24 hours.
These new figures push the total number of dead and wounded since the beginning of the Israeli aggression to devastating levels:
Total Martyrs (since Oct. 7, 2023): 67,139
Total Injured (since Oct. 7, 2023): 169,583
Renewed Offensive Adds to Toll
The Ministry’s statement also highlighted the significant spike in casualties following the breakdown of a ceasefire earlier this year, stating that the death toll and injuries since March 18, 2025, has reached 13,549 martyrs and 57,542 injuries.
This statistic reflects the period following the renewal of large-scale Israeli military operations across the Gaza Strip, which effectively ended a previously mediated ceasefire that had been in place since January 2025.
Sources indicate that Israel resumed a major offensive in mid-March, with intense operations affecting large areas including Gaza City, Khan Younis, and Rafah.
Background on the Conflict
The current war began on October 7, 2023, after Hamas and other Palestinian militant groups launched a surprise attack on Israel. That attack resulted in the deaths of approximately 1,200 Israelis and foreign nationals, and the abduction of around 250 hostages.
In response, Israel launched an extensive military campaign in the Gaza Strip with the stated goals of destroying Hamas and securing the release of the hostages.
The resulting conflict has led to a catastrophic humanitarian crisis in the densely populated enclave.
According to the United Nations, a significant majority of Gaza’s residents have been displaced, facing acute shortages of food, water, and medical care.
International bodies have frequently criticized the scale of civilian casualties and the severe restrictions on humanitarian aid access throughout the duration of the fighting.
Casualty figures reported by the Gaza Ministry of Health are frequently cited by UN agencies and international organizations, though they do not typically distinguish between civilians and combatants.
