More than 900 people have been killed in Israeli attacks in Gaza so far this year, despite a ceasefire that took effect on 10 October, according to the Hamas-run Ministry of Health. This brings the total killed since the truce began to over 1,300, including 301 children, undermining the durability of the US-brokered agreement and raising questions about whether the fighting has genuinely stopped. Analysts warn the continued violence could become a major obstacle to fully implementing President Trump's peace plan.

Monthly death tolls have exceeded 100 every month from April to August, with July the deadliest at 152 deaths, including 21 children. The Israeli military disputes the figures, saying it operates precisely against threats and works to limit civilian harm, and reports five of its own soldiers killed since the ceasefire began. The UN and independent monitors, including Acled, regard the health ministry's data as broadly reliable, and BBC Verify has documented strikes on a beachside cafe, displacement tents and a funeral procession. A think tank analyst described the truce as "a ceasefire in name only".