The Gaza Strip’s Ministry of Health has updated the casualty figures amid ongoing bombardments, reporting that injuries have risen to about 5,300 while the confirmed deaths reach roughly 1,100. The figures reflect a period of intensified fighting and widespread violence across the territory, affecting civilians in multiple districts and intensifying humanitarian concerns about medical capacity and access to essential services.
According to the ministry, the death toll stands at about 1,100, with approximately 5,339 individuals reported as injured to varying degrees. The statement underscored the strain on medical facilities, ambulances, and emergency responders as they work to care for the wounded under challenging conditions and difficult logistics in conflict zones.
Earlier reports from the Palestinian health authorities indicated that a disproportionate share of those injured were women and children, with estimates suggesting that around 60 percent of casualties include these vulnerable groups. The ministry has not released further breakdowns, but the data highlight the severe impact of the latest attacks on noncombatants and families, underscoring the urgent need for safe corridors and humanitarian aid.
On 7 October, a heavy barrage of rockets was launched toward Israel, followed by announcements of a broader military operation. In response, the Israeli government stated it was entering a state of heightened readiness, while officials described the actions as part of a broader security operation requiring extensive measures to neutralize threats and defend civilians on the Israeli side.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed that the country was at war and authorized a military campaign described by the defense forces as a major operation against hostile groups. The campaign code-named by the IDF highlights the scale of air, ground, and intelligence activities aimed at degrading militant capabilities and restoring security for Israeli residents.
In related diplomatic developments, a Kremlin spokesperson discussed anticipations around the planned visit of a Palestinian leader to Russia, signaling ongoing international diplomacy amid the escalating crisis and attempts to reconcile differing positions and interests in the region.