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Gaza Death Toll Surpasses 60,000: A Humanitarian Crisis Deepens.

July 29, 2025 — The Gaza Health Ministry has reported that more than 60,000 people have been killed in Gaza since the war began on October 7, 2023. This heartbreaking number marks one of the deadliest conflicts in recent history.

Who Are the Victims?

The ministry says that more than half of the people killed were women and children. This includes around 18,600 children and 9,800 women. These numbers come as fighting and airstrikes continue across the region.

Over 145,000 people have been wounded, and thousands more are missing, likely buried under the rubble of destroyed buildings.

A Region in Ruins

The war has devastated Gaza:

Nearly 90% of Gaza’s 2.3 million people have been forced to leave their homes. Much of the region’s infrastructure is destroyed — including homes, roads, hospitals, and schools. Famine is spreading, and hundreds have died due to hunger and lack of clean water and medicine.

UN-backed experts say the famine is now officially underway. Dozens of children have died from starvation, and people have even been shot while trying to collect food aid.

Hospitals Overwhelmed

Gaza’s healthcare system is on the edge of collapse. Many hospitals have been bombed, and there’s a severe shortage of medicine, fuel, and medical staff. Some hospitals are treating patients on floors or without electricity.

Doctors have reported heartbreaking cases: newborn babies dying without oxygen, patients undergoing surgeries without anesthesia, and people with treatable wounds dying due to lack of care.

Can We Trust the Numbers?

Some critics have questioned the accuracy of Gaza’s death toll. But major international organizations like the UN, World Health Organization, and Human Rights Watch say the Gaza Health Ministry’s numbers are generally reliable and used in all humanitarian reports.

Recent research even suggests the real death toll may be much higher — possibly over 100,000, due to bodies still buried under debris and missing people who have not been counted.

The World Watches

The United Nations has called the situation a “humanitarian catastrophe of epic proportions.” Many are urging for a ceasefire, more humanitarian aid, and protection for civilians.

But aid is still not reaching those who need it most. Many food trucks and medical supplies are delayed or blocked. People are dying not just from bombs, but from hunger, dehydration, and disease.

Final Thoughts

The death toll in Gaza is more than just a number. Every life lost represents a family shattered, a child’s future stolen, or a parent mourning. As the conflict enters its second year, the world is watching — and waiting — for peace, justice, and urgent help for the millions still suffering.