The Gaza Ministry of Health reports that over 40,000 Palestinians have died as a result of Israeli military actions since October 7, 2023.
This number represents approximately 1.7% of the territory’s population and reflects the devastating human toll of the conflict.
Satellite image analysis suggests that nearly 60% of buildings in Gaza have been damaged or destroyed, with the southern city of Rafah experiencing the most damage in recent months.
The UN has expressed concerns over the high civilian casualty rate, with a majority of the reported fatalities being children, women, or elderly people .
However, the exact number of civilian and fighter casualties remains unclear due to challenges in data collection and verification.
