As of early October 2025, over 67,000 Palestinians have been killed in the ongoing conflict in Gaza since it intensified in October 2023, according to Palestinian health authorities. Of these fatalities, nearly one-third (about 20,000) are minors, and a large majority are civilians. Various sources and studies estimate that around 70-80% of the Palestinians killed in the war are civilians, including many women and children. The total number also includes those who have died as a direct result of the conflict, while additional deaths from other indirect war consequences like disease and malnutrition may not be fully counted yet.
This death toll reflects the severe humanitarian impact of the conflict, particularly in Gaza City and the surrounding areas, where intense Israeli military operations have taken place for nearly two years. The situation is documented by Gaza's Ministry of Health and is widely regarded as a serious humanitarian and human rights crisis.
