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Adi Ronen Argov6 min read

Data, October 7, 2023 - December 10, 2025 – The Gaza Strip

Palestinian killed

1. During the month of November 2025, 261 persons were killed.

2. Since October 11, 2025 (the date of the ceasefire), 383 persons have been killed.

‣ 627 bodies have been recovered from the rubble, and 330 bodies have been returned from Israel under the ceasefire agreement (only a third of them have been identified).

3. Since the beginning of 2025, 22,913 persons have been killed, over 145 children among them.

4. Since October 7, 2023, 70,373 persons have been killed, including over 22,000 children (no current data since October 2025). Among them:

StudentsEducatorsAid workersMedical staffRescueJournalists & Media
18,863792579189 women among them1,722142256

‣ 17 of the victims died from starvation;

‣ 461 died from malnutrition (168 children among them);

‣ 2,615 killed in GHF aid centers and similar.

5. Additional casualty figures as of October 7, 2025:

‣ Families:

Lost at least 1 memberLost more than 1 memberSingle survivorCompletely wiped out
38,0347,5045,9432,613

‣ Orphans:

Lost at least 1 parentLost 1 parentLost both parentsFamilies that lost at least 1 parent
58,55455,86149,758 lost their father; 6,103 lost their mother.2,69320,966

Israeli and foreign national fatalities

1. 1,671 persons were killed on and after October 7, 2023. Of these:

Killed in their homes during the massacreKilled at parties in Nirim & Re’im
245400

‣ 83 of the 251 Israeli hostages were killed on or after October 7, 2023;

‣ 471 Israeli soldiers were killed after October 7, 2023 and during the ground operation.

2. 37 children (including two hostages) were killed on October 7, 2023:

Under 1 year old2-910-17
2728

‣ 116 children were orphaned on October 7, 2023, 20 of them from both parents;

‣ 643 orphaned since October 7, 2023.

3. Since October 7, 2023, 48 Israeli soldiers have committed suicide. 20 of them during 2025.

‣ 279 Israeli soldiers attempted suicide between January 2024 and July 2025.

Palestinian wounded

1. Palestinian wounded by timeline:

During November 2025Since October 11, 2025Since the beginning of 2025Since October 7, 2023
881,00259,494171,079

‣ Among the wounded:

StudentsJournalistsEducators
27,3914713,251

‣ 18,500 wounded are awaiting medical evacuation, including 4,000 children;

‣ About 1,000 wounded have died so far while waiting for a postponed evacuation;

‣ Since the beginning of 2025, 2,665 patients and 4,817 companions have been evacuated.

‣ Over 4,700 amputees, 18% of whom are children.

Israeli wounded

1. On October 7, 2023, 5,400 wounded were reported.

2. Since October 7, 2023, 2,984 Israeli soldiers have been wounded.

‣ According to data from the Rehabilitation Department of the Israeli Ministry of Defense, 22,000 Israeli soldiers have been wounded in the last two years (in all fronts), including:

Mental injuryWheelchair-boundLimb amputationsLoss of vision100% disability
58%of all wounded13288564

Palestinian hostages and detainees

‣ There is no official report of the number of hostages and detainees.

1. As of October 7, 2025, it was estimated that there were more than 6,600 persons, including:

Rescue and first responders personnelMedical staff
27362

‣ 1,700 were released during the hostages exchange deal in mid-October. It is estimated that about 1,000 are still being held;

‣ As far as is known, 52 persons killed during their imprisonment (in prisons or military facilities) due to torture and medical neglect. However, it is estimated that this number is much higher, as thousands are still missing;

‣ According to testimonies of those released, they suffered physical and psychological torture, sexual assault, and starvation.

Israeli and Migrant Workers hostages

1. On October 7, 2023, 251 Israelis and migrant workers were kidnapped, including 36 children.

‣ In addition, there were 4 more Israeli hostages already in Gaza, 2 of them dead, before October 7, 2023;

‣ 83 of the hostages were killed on or during their captivity, including a baby and a toddler;

‣ 84 of the bodies were returned to Israel, the body of one hostage is still being held in Gaza;

‣ 166 hostages were released alive, the vast majority in hostages exchange deals (8 live hostages were rescued without a deal).

‣ Release of hostages by timeline:

November 2023

January 2025

May 2025

October 2025

80 women and children;

24 migrant workers.

28 alive;

8 dead.

1 hostage

with dual US-Israeli citizenship.

20 alive;

27 dead.

Hostages exchange deal

Hostages exchange deal


Hostages exchange deal

‣ According to testimonies of those released, they suffered from starvation, physical violence, sexual assault and humiliation.

Destruction, Displacement and Humanitarian Aid Data

1. Domains that were completely or significantly destroyed, in percentages by domain:

81%

of residential buildings

88%

of commercial buildings

89.7%

of desalination & sanitation facilities

77%

of the road network

86.7%

of water reservoirs for agricultural

79.5%

of greenhouses

87%

of farmland

87%

of orchards and vineyards

88%

of field crops

80.1%

of vegetable crops

93%

of educational institutions


2. Displaced persons:

‣ 1.28 million persons need shelter;

‣ Since the ceasefire in mid-October, 793,700 displaced persons have been documented. 658,700 of them are from the south to the north (due to overcrowding conditions in the south);

‣ Over 850,000 displaced persons in 761 displaced camps and shelters are at high risk of being affected by winter floods. 180,000 of them require immediate evacuation;

‣ Less than 50,000 tents have been brought into Gaza;

‣ Israel does not allow supply of mobile homes.

3. Aid missions:

‣ During the month of November, only 113 aid missions out of 220 requests submitted reached their destination. The rest were rejected or canceled due to logistical problems, or were not carried out due to access problems.

Famine crisis

1. According to UNICEF, 83,000 pregnant and lactating women were treated during the month of October for acute malnutrition. They warn of a “domino effect” - malnutrition of the pregnant or lactating mother which increases the risk of premature births and underweight among newborns.

‣ During the first 6 months of 2025, 10% of babies were born underweight;

‣ A 75% increase in infant mortality on the first day of life was also reported.

2. During the month of October, 9,300 children under 5 were treated for acute malnutrition, (compared to 11,746 in September and 14,363 in August).

‣ 2 out of 3 children lack the nutritional diversity essential for their health;

‣ Since October 7, 2025, 168 children have died from malnutrition.

Health System

1. Hospitals and Medical Facilities:

HospitalsField hospitalsMedical centers
Active181284
Deactivated185108

2. Shortages of Medicines and medical supplies and equipment, in percentages by domain:

52%

of basic medicines

71%

of medical equipment

70%

of laboratory materials

Sources

Addameer, Al Jazeera, Amar Assadi Telegram, BBC, Colonization & Wall Resistance Commission, Commission of Detainees and Ex-Detainees Affairs, DCI - Palestine, Democracy Now, Genocide in Gaza, Haaretz, HRANA - Human Rights Activists News Agency, IDF (Israel Defence Forces), International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, Jordan Valley Activists, Letters of American healthcare workers who worked in Gaza, Local Call, Looking the Occupation in the Eye, Masafering (Outside the Herd), Middle East Eye, Ministry of Public Health – Gaza, Ministry of Public Health - Lebanon, OCHA Lebanon, OCHA OPT, Palestine Datasets, Palestine Red Crescent Society, Palestinian Health Ministry, Quds News, Reuters, Rosa News, South Hebron Mountain Activists, Ta'ayush, Tasnim News Agency, Tech for Palestine, The Institute for National Security Studies (INSS), The Washington Post, UNICEF, Wafa News Agency, West Bank Notifications, WHO, yNet, Zirat War