64 Palestinians martyred in Gaza within 24 hours

A total of 64 Palestinians were martyred and 278 others injured as a result of Israeli military operations across various areas of the Gaza Strip during the past 24 hours.

The overall toll of Israeli operations has risen to 62,686 deaths and 157,951 injuries since 7th October 2023. Between 18th March 2025 and today, the number of casualties has reached 10,842 deaths and 45,910 injuries.

Hospitals in Gaza received 19 deaths and 123 injuries among those attempting to access humanitarian aid during the past 24 hours, raising the total number of such victims to 2,095 deaths and more than 15,431 injuries.

Additionally, hospitals in the Gaza Strip recorded eight new deaths due to famine and malnutrition during the past 24 hours, including one child, bringing the overall total to 289 deaths, among them 115 children.

Mourners react on the day of the funeral of Palestinians killed by Israeli fire in Gaza on Monday. Reuters

The war began when Hamas-led fighters abducted 251 people and killed around 1,200 people, mostly civilians, in the Oct. 7, 2023, attack. Most of the hostages have been released in ceasefires or other deals but 50 remain in Gaza, with around 20 believed to be alive.

Hostages' loved ones fear a new offensive will endanger them further, and many Israelis are increasingly vocal about the need for a deal to stop the fighting and bring everyone home. A new call-up of reservists has added to the anxiety.

But efforts toward a ceasefire appear to be waiting for Israel's next move, after Hamas said it accepted a new proposal from Arab mediators.

Agencies