Gaza War Death Toll Exceeds 46,000

Gaza's Health Ministry reports that over 46,000 Palestinians have been killed in the ongoing Israel-Hamas war, which has now lasted 15 months, with women and children comprising more than half of the fatalities. The ministry also noted that 109,378 individuals have been wounded, although the distinction between civilians and combatants remains unclear. The Israeli military claims to have killed over 17,000 militants, attributing civilian casualties to Hamas's tactics of operating within residential areas. The conflict, which began on October 7, 2023, has devastated large areas of Gaza, displacing about 90% of its 2.3 million residents, many of whom are now living in dire conditions in makeshift camps. As indirect ceasefire negotiations mediated by the U.S., Qatar, and Egypt continue, significant challenges remain, with reports of ongoing violence and civilian suffering. Local voices, such as displaced resident Munawar al-Bik, emphasize the unbearable living conditions amidst the conflict.