Gaza Strip – The escalating conflict in the Gaza Strip has resulted in a devastating surge in casualties, with the death toll now exceeding 70,000. Palestinian medical sources confirmed the grim figures on Monday, December 15, 2025, stating that at least 70,665 individuals have been killed since the onset of hostilities on October 7, 2023.
In addition to the staggering number of fatalities, over 171,145 people have sustained injuries, further straining the already overburdened medical infrastructure within the besieged territory. Health officials express grave concern over the capacity to adequately treat the wounded, given the severe shortages of essential medical supplies and personnel.
Reports indicate that women and children constitute a significant proportion of the casualties, raising profound concerns about the disproportionate impact of the conflict on vulnerable populations. The ongoing violence has displaced hundreds of thousands of residents, forcing them to seek refuge in overcrowded shelters with limited access to basic necessities.
The international community has renewed calls for an immediate cessation of hostilities and the provision of humanitarian aid to alleviate the suffering of the civilian population. Efforts to broker a ceasefire remain underway, but a lasting resolution to the conflict remains elusive. The situation in Gaza continues to deteriorate, with the threat of further escalation looming large.
DZWatch will continue to provide updates on this developing situation as it unfolds.
