The Palestinian Health Ministry reported on Saturday that the death toll from Israeli attacks in the Gaza Strip has surpassed 71,000 after more than two years of conflict. Despite a ceasefire announced on October 10, Israeli forces have continued operations targeting local Palestinians, killing over 400 people in the past two and a half months. In the last 48 hours alone, four people were killed and eight injured, while 25 bodies were recovered from rubble.

According to the ministry, since October 11, a total of 414 Palestinians have been killed and 1,142 injured, with 679 bodies recovered. Cumulatively, from October 7, 2023, to the latest reporting date, 71,266 people have been killed and 171,219 injured in Gaza. The report also noted fresh Israeli airstrikes on Gaza City, Jabalia, and Khan Younis, as well as shelling in Maghazi and Nuseirat refugee camps.

In the occupied West Bank, Israeli forces and settlers have continued raids and arrests, including operations in Kabatiya village near Jenin and attacks in Nablus, Hebron, and surrounding areas.

An Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) soldier drove a vehicle over a Palestinian man who was praying in the West Bank on Thursday, December 25, 2025. Video footage of the incident spread widely on social media, sparking global condemnation. The video showed a man in civilian clothes carrying a gun and driving an ATV, suddenly ramming into the praying Palestinian before shouting at him to leave the area. The IDF confirmed that the driver was a reserve soldier and later suspended him from duty.

The victim, identified as Majdi Abu Mukho, was taken to a hospital after the attack. His father said that although he is now home, he continues to suffer severe pain in both legs and alleged that the soldier also sprayed pepper spray into his son’s eyes. According to United Nations data, 2025 has seen record levels of violence by Israeli settlers against Palestinians in the West Bank, marking it as a particularly violent year.

The report also noted that since October 7, 2023, Israeli aggression in Gaza has killed more than 71,000 Palestinians, most of them women and children.

A total of 170 doctors have completed their graduation in war-torn Gaza, holding a ceremony on Thursday in front of the destroyed Al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza City. Once the largest hospital in the Palestinian territory, Al-Shifa suffered extensive damage during Israeli attacks that left most of its buildings and equipment destroyed or unusable.

The graduates continued their studies and hospital work during two years of famine, displacement, and mass violence. Some were injured or arrested during this period. Gaza’s Health Ministry official Yusuf Abu al-Reish described the event as earning degrees “through bombardment, rubble, and rivers of blood.” One graduate, Dr. Ahmed Basil, said achieving an advanced degree amid destruction sent a message that Palestinians cherish life and remain committed to scientific progress.

Empty chairs displaying photos of healthcare workers killed during the war were placed at the ceremony, symbolizing the loss suffered by Gaza’s medical community.

The second phase of the Gaza ceasefire agreement is expected to begin in early January, according to Israeli media citing a senior Israeli official. U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff reportedly informed Israel and mediators that the next stage of the Gaza deal would start at the beginning of the new year. Israeli officials have expressed concern that U.S. President Donald Trump may proceed with the next phase without ensuring the disarmament of Hamas.

The ceasefire was originally agreed on October 9 under Trump’s peace plan, mediated by Egypt, Qatar, and Turkey. However, Gaza’s Health Ministry stated that Israeli violations of the agreement and delays in implementing the second phase have resulted in the deaths of more than 400 Palestinians. Since October 2023, Israeli attacks in Gaza have killed over 71,000 people, most of them women and children, and injured more than 171,000 others.

The report, citing TRT World, suggests that the coming phase will test the durability of the ceasefire and the effectiveness of international mediation efforts.

The Palestinian Ministry of Agriculture reported that Israeli military operations and attacks by illegal settlers destroyed more than 8,000 olive trees across the West Bank within a week, resulting in an estimated loss of about $7 million. The most severe damage occurred in the northern and central regions, including the uprooting of 5,000 trees in Silat al-Harithiya (Jenin) and 3,000 in Turmus Ayya (Ramallah). Additional destruction was recorded in Tulkarem, Qalqilya, Salfit, Bethlehem, and East Jerusalem.

The ministry said agricultural infrastructure also suffered extensive damage, with 13 wells and farmhouses destroyed, irrigation systems harmed, water pumps stolen, 82 beehives ruined, and livestock poisoned. It described the attacks as part of a “systematic policy” aimed at seizing Palestinian land and displacing residents.

According to the report, violence in the West Bank typically intensifies during planting and harvest seasons. Since October 2023, Israeli forces and settlers have killed at least 1,100 Palestinians, injured around 11,000, and detained 21,000. In July 2024, the International Court of Justice declared Israel’s occupation of the West Bank and East Jerusalem illegal and called for the evacuation of all settlements.

The Gaza Civil Defense Department reported that 25 bodies, including that of female journalist Heba al-Abadla and her mother, were recovered from the rubble of a house in Khan Younis, southern Gaza. The victims were killed in Israeli attacks in January 2024, according to the statement cited by Anadolu Agency.

The department said that rescue operations are being carried out with limited equipment due to Israel’s ongoing blockade of the enclave. Despite a ceasefire agreement that took effect on October 10, Israel has reportedly prevented the entry of heavy machinery needed to clear debris, hindering recovery efforts. Families are identifying victims by clothing or physical features because of a lack of specialized medical equipment.

Gaza authorities have repeatedly accused Israel of violating the ceasefire agreement. Since the war began in October 2023, more than 71,000 Palestinians have been killed and over 171,000 injured, according to Gaza officials.

The United Nations has issued a stark warning about the worsening humanitarian situation in the occupied Palestinian territories, citing ongoing Israeli military operations and escalating violence by illegal settlers. According to the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), six Palestinians, including four children, were killed between December 9 and 22, 2025. The agency also reported that more than 100 Palestinians were displaced during the same period due to home demolitions and forced evictions across the West Bank.

OCHA expressed grave concern over the growing displacement crisis, noting that 63 of those displaced were from East Jerusalem and the rest from Area C. Palestinian government data indicate that since October 2023, at least 1,102 Palestinians have been killed, nearly 11,000 injured, and around 21,000 detained by Israeli forces and settlers. Humanitarian aid delivery to Gaza remains severely restricted, with shortages of essential supplies hampering maintenance of sanitation systems.

The UN urged immediate action to ensure unimpeded humanitarian access and protection of civilians, warning that continued restrictions could push the region into an even deeper humanitarian catastrophe.

Gaza’s health system is on the brink of collapse as Israeli authorities continue to block the entry of essential medical supplies, according to Gaza’s Health Ministry. Director-General Munir al-Barsh told Al Jazeera that the blockade has made it nearly impossible to treat critically ill patients, with thousands now at risk of death. The situation persists despite a U.S.-backed ceasefire that was supposed to allow humanitarian aid, including medical shipments, into the territory.

Health officials report that nearly three-quarters of needed medical equipment is unavailable, including surgical tools, anesthesia, saline, and dialysis materials. Frequent power outages and fuel shortages have further crippled hospital operations. Over the past two years of conflict, at least 125 health facilities have been damaged and more than 1,700 medical workers killed. Ninety-five Palestinian doctors and health workers remain detained by Israel.

The ministry warns that Gaza is facing its worst health crisis in three decades, with thousands of glaucoma patients at risk of blindness and tens of thousands of displaced pregnant women living in unsafe conditions.

Although Israeli airstrikes have decreased, Palestinian children in Gaza continue to die—this time from cold weather and collapsing buildings. Heavy rains have flooded tent camps and temporary shelters, while damaged structures have caved in on families. At least 16 Palestinians, including several children, were killed in recent storms. Amnesty International described these deaths as preventable, blaming Israel’s blockade and violations of ceasefire terms for obstructing humanitarian aid and shelter access.

Over two months of ceasefire breaches have left more than 1,400 Palestinians dead or injured, with Israel continuing to restrict essential supplies and repair materials. The UNRWA, which could provide shelter for 1.3 million displaced people, has been denied entry for its materials. Nearly 92% of Gaza’s infrastructure is damaged, and more than half of its territory remains inaccessible to residents.

Human rights groups warn that the ongoing blockade and destruction are creating unlivable conditions. International legal experts urge Israel to comply with humanitarian law and allow aid access, as Gaza faces worsening humanitarian collapse.

A 65-year-old Palestinian gravedigger, Yusuf Abu Hatab, from Khan Younis in southern Gaza, has described the overwhelming toll of the ongoing conflict. He claims to have buried between 17,000 and 18,000 people during Israel’s military operations, often under extreme conditions with limited tools and materials. Many of the dead were unidentified, forcing mass and improvised burials in courtyards, hospitals, and even sports fields.

According to Gaza’s media office, around 71,000 people have been killed and more than 171,000 injured since the war began in October 2023, most of them women and children. Despite a ceasefire declared in October, reports of violations and continued airstrikes persist, leaving hundreds more dead. Abu Hatab said he often worked from dawn until after sunset, sometimes burying up to 100 bodies a day.

The account underscores Gaza’s deep humanitarian collapse, with destroyed cemeteries, blocked aid routes, and psychological trauma among survivors. Humanitarian groups continue to warn that without open crossings and reconstruction materials, the crisis will worsen further.

The Gaza Government Media Office has accused Israel of violating the ceasefire agreement 875 times since it took effect on October 10, 2025. According to the office’s statement released Monday, Israeli attacks have killed at least 411 Palestinians and injured 1,112 others during this period. The reported violations include 265 incidents of direct gunfire at civilians, 49 military incursions into residential areas, 421 shelling operations, and the destruction of 150 homes.

The office further alleged that Israel has failed to meet its humanitarian obligations under the truce. Only 17,819 of the 42,800 aid trucks agreed upon have entered Gaza, averaging 244 per day instead of the expected 600. Fuel deliveries have reached just 10% of the agreed amount, with only 394 trucks allowed in. Officials warned that hospitals, bakeries, and water systems are near collapse, creating an “unprecedented humanitarian crisis.”

The statement urged mediating nations and the international community to ensure safe delivery of aid and fuel, warning that without immediate action, Gaza’s humanitarian disaster will deepen further.

Gaza’s Health Ministry has warned of a critical collapse in the territory’s healthcare system as Israel’s blockade continues despite a declared ceasefire. In a press briefing at Al-Shifa Hospital, officials reported that 52% of essential medicines and 71% of medical equipment are now unavailable, leaving hospitals unable to meet basic patient needs.

According to ministry data, supplies of 321 essential drugs have completely run out, while shortages in emergency and intensive care services have reached 38%. Around 200,000 patients risk losing emergency care, and 1,000 cancer patients are reportedly without treatment due to a 70% shortage in oncology drugs. Dialysis services for 650 kidney patients have also been disrupted. Cardiac surgeries and orthopedic operations have largely been suspended due to the lack of critical materials.

Health officials have appealed for immediate international intervention to restore medical supply routes. Humanitarian agencies warn that continued restrictions could lead to a full-scale health disaster in Gaza if aid access is not urgently restored.

Two Palestinians, including a 16-year-old boy, were killed and two others injured in Israeli military operations across the occupied West Bank, according to the Palestinian Health Ministry. The incidents occurred near Jenin, in the towns of Qabatiya and Silat al-Harithiya, where witnesses reported extensive Israeli raids. The body of the teenage victim remains in Israeli custody.

The Palestinian news agency WAFA reported additional injuries in separate shootings near the Nur Shams refugee camp and Al-Ram, north of Jerusalem. Since October 2023, Israeli forces and settlers have killed over 1,100 Palestinians, injured around 11,000, and detained more than 21,000 in the West Bank. The International Court of Justice ruled in July that Israel’s occupation of Palestinian territories is illegal and called for the evacuation of all settlements.

The latest violence underscores the ongoing volatility in the West Bank despite international legal pressure. Human rights groups warn that continued military operations risk further destabilization and humanitarian deterioration in the region.

The World Health Organization (WHO) announced that 1,092 patients in Gaza have died while awaiting permission to leave the enclave for medical treatment. The deaths occurred over the past 18 months, as the territory remains under blockade and frequent Israeli attacks. WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said that 10,600 critically ill patients, including 5,600 children, have been evacuated during the same period, but thousands still need urgent transfers.

WHO spokesperson Tarik Jasarevic stated that 18,500 patients, including 4,000 children, are still waiting for medical evacuation, many of whom cannot afford further delays. The organization urged more countries to open their borders to Palestinian patients, warning that lives are at stake. Meanwhile, U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner have proposed a $112 billion plan to rebuild Gaza over ten years, with the U.S. covering 20% of the cost.

Israeli bombardments continue despite ceasefire talks, killing at least six people in Gaza City on Friday. The Palestinian Health Ministry reports over 70,000 deaths since the start of the conflict, underscoring the worsening humanitarian crisis.

The United States, Egypt, Qatar, and Turkey have jointly called on all parties involved in the Gaza ceasefire to uphold their commitments and exercise restraint. The appeal followed a meeting in Miami, where U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff discussed the Gaza peace plan with representatives from the four mediating nations. The meeting reviewed the first phase of the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, which began on October 10.

The talks took place against the backdrop of renewed Israeli strikes in Gaza. According to Gaza’s Civil Defense Department, six people were killed in an airstrike on a school sheltering displaced civilians, bringing the total Palestinian death toll since the ceasefire’s implementation to around 400. Witkoff reaffirmed the U.S. commitment to President Donald Trump’s 20-point peace plan and urged cooperation in monitoring compliance.

Officials noted progress in humanitarian aid delivery, partial troop withdrawals, and the return of prisoners’ remains. Discussions also addressed the framework for the ceasefire’s second phase, aimed at sustaining stability and reducing hostilities.