The Palestinian Ministry of Health in Gaza reported new casualties on Sunday as Israeli forces continued to carry out attacks, demolitions, and movement restrictions across the devastated and besieged Gaza Strip.
The latest figures come amid ongoing “ceasefire” violations and severe limitations on emergency access to affected areas.
Hospitals across Gaza received three Palestinians killed and 13 others injured over the past 24 hours, including one person who died when a residential building collapsed in Khan Younis.
Medical teams warned that an unknown number of victims remain trapped under the rubble or stranded in areas emergency crews cannot reach due to continued Israeli military activity and blocked access routes.
The Ministry of Health stated that since the “ceasefire” announced on October 11, 420 Palestinians have been killed, 1,184 injured, and 684 bodies recovered from destroyed neighborhoods. The cumulative toll since October 7, 2023, has risen to 71,386 killed and 171,264 injured.
These figures align with field reports documenting ongoing Israeli military actions across the Strip, including controlled explosions, home demolitions, and live‑fire incidents in areas previously designated as “withdrawn zones.”
Widespread Demolitions and Explosions Across Gaza
Residents in Gaza City reported a massive explosion early Sunday as Israeli forces continued large‑scale demolitions in eastern neighborhoods, including Tuffah, Shujaeyya, and Zeitoun. Similar operations were documented in northern Gaza, eastern Khan Younis, and the outskirts of Rafah.
Eyewitnesses confirmed that an Israeli drone crossed the Yellow Line east of the Tuffah neighborhood and dropped explosive canisters on civilian homes, causing extensive structural damage and further displacement.
Civil defense teams say that repeated demolitions have created new layers of rubble, complicating rescue efforts and leaving entire districts inaccessible.
Humanitarian Conditions Continue to Deteriorate
Emergency crews report that Israeli restrictions on movement, combined with ongoing bombardment and the destruction of main roads, have severely limited their ability to reach trapped victims. Many neighborhoods remain cut off, with residents relying on volunteers to transport the wounded on foot or using makeshift carts.
Humanitarian agencies warn that the collapse of infrastructure, winter weather, and the continued obstruction of aid convoys have pushed Gaza deeper into a man‑made humanitarian catastrophe.
UN officials have repeatedly stated that the Strip remains in a state of extreme food insecurity, with thousands of families lacking shelter, clean water, or medical care.
The latest Ministry of Health report underscores the continued human toll of Israel’s military operations in Gaza, despite the declared ceasefire.
With new casualties reported daily, widespread demolitions, and ongoing restrictions on emergency access, the humanitarian situation continues to worsen across the Strip.
