Ongoing Israeli air and ground strikes across central Gaza have killed at least 1,381 people since a ceasefire was announced in October 2025, according to Palestinian media reports. Separate attacks struck central refugee camps as officials warned Gaza’s health sector faces total collapse amid severe restrictions on medical aid and fuel.
Attacks Target Gaza City and Refugee Camps
An Israeli air strike on a motorcycle killed one Palestinian and injured others in the Sheikh Radwan neighbourhood west of Gaza City, according to the Wafa news agency. Among the injured is one child in critical condition. Concurrently, the Israeli army opened fire in the Nuseirat and al-Bureij refugee camps in the central Gaza Strip, resulting in multiple injuries inside tents sheltering displaced families, Wafa reported.
These latest casualties add to a mounting death toll. According to ongoing reporting, Israel has killed at least 73,795 people and wounded 174,869 others since the start of the war in October 2023. Families are now confined to approximately one-third of the enclave, forced to shelter among destroyed buildings, rubble, and uncleared waste, based on findings from UNICEF. The agency noted that, on average, one child is killed a day by Israeli actions.
Infrastructure Collapses Under Heavy Restrictions
Structural integrity across the enclave continues to deteriorate rapidly. On Wednesday, a previously damaged building collapsed in Gaza City, killing at least 21 people, including 12 children. The Palestinian Civil Defence agency reported severe struggles in recovering bodies from under the rubble due to Israel’s strict limitations on bringing heavy equipment into the enclave.
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According to the Palestinian Civil Defence agency, rescue operations are heavily hampered because Israeli authorities restrict heavy machinery from entering Gaza to clear collapsed structures.
The humanitarian crisis is compounded by a failing medical infrastructure. The Gaza Health Ministry warned on Wednesday that the health system is on the verge of “total collapse” as fuel and medical supplies are severely restricted from entering the territory.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many people have been killed in Gaza since the conflict began?
According to documented totals, Israel has killed at least 73,795 people and wounded 174,869 others since October 2023, with an additional 1,381 deaths recorded since an October 2025 ceasefire announcement.
What is the current status of Gaza’s health sector?
The Gaza Health Ministry warned that the health sector faces total collapse due to ongoing restrictions limiting the entry of medical aid and fuel.
Where are displaced families currently sheltering?
According to UNICEF, families are confined to about a third of the enclave, sheltering among rubble, uncleared waste, and destroyed buildings.
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