The Gaza Health Ministry reported Thursday that 42,065 Palestinians have been killed in Israeli military strikes since October 7, 2023 – a grim milestone as the conflict reaches its half-year mark. The figure underscores the escalating human cost of a war that continues to draw global attention and calls for de-escalation.
While international mediators push for ceasefire agreements, humanitarian organizations warn of worsening conditions in the besieged territory. Local authorities describe collapsing healthcare systems and shortages of essential supplies, with over 1.5 million people reportedly displaced.
The updated death toll comes as UN Security Council discussions about potential peacekeeping measures remain deadlocked. Analysts suggest the prolonged conflict could reshape geopolitical alliances across the Middle East and impact global energy markets.
The figure underscores the escalating human cost of a war that continues to draw global attention and calls for de-escalation.
