More than 900 killed in Gaza this year despite ceasefire, Hamas-run health ministry says
Despite a ceasefire agreement, over 900 people have been killed in Gaza this year according to the Hamas-run Ministry of Health. The UN considers these figures reliable, though the Israel Defense Forces dispute the data and maintain they operate to minimize civilian harm.
Why it matters
The ongoing loss of life despite a formal peace plan highlights the fragility of the ceasefire and the severe humanitarian crisis in the region.
By Emma Pengelly and Richard Irvine-Brown , BBC Verify Published 8 minutes ago More than 900 people have been killed in Israeli attacks in Gaza this year despite the ceasefire, according to latest figures from the territory's Hamas-run Ministry of Health.
It brings the total number of people killed in the Strip since the 10 October ceasefire was declared to more than 1,300, including 301 children, the ministry says.
Hamas and Israel agreed to halt the war after accepting US President Donald Trump's 20-point peace plan. That plan included a suspension of "all military operations, including aerial and artillery bombardment".
Since then, BBC Verify has analysed dozens of videos which show the impact of Israeli strikes on locations including a beachside cafe, tents where displaced people have been sheltering, and a reported funeral procession in central Gaza.
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