Gaza War Death Toll Exceeds 62,000 Palestinians/ Newslooks/ WASHINGTON/ J. Mansour/ Morning Edition/ The Palestinian Health Ministry announced that Gaza’s war death toll has surpassed 62,000 after nearly two years of conflict. At least 60 people were killed in the past 24 hours, with thousands more wounded. Egypt and Qatar are working to revive ceasefire talks as aid-related deaths continue.
Gaza War Death Toll Quick Looks
- Palestinian Health Ministry: 62,004 killed since October 7, 2023.
- 156,230 wounded during the 22-month-long conflict.
- 60 killed in past 24 hours alone.
- Nearly 1,965 Palestinians died while seeking humanitarian aid.
- At least seven killed Monday trying to access aid.
- Ministry does not separate civilians from combatants in tally.
- U.N. and experts consider ministry figures most reliable.
- Israel disputes figures but has not provided its own.
- Egyptian FM condemns Israel’s alleged plan to displace Palestinians.
- Egypt and Qatar push to restart U.S.-backed 60-day ceasefire proposal.
Deep Look: Gaza War Death Toll Surpasses 62,000
CAIRO (AP) — The death toll in Gaza’s nearly two-year war has climbed above 62,000, according to the Palestinian Health Ministry, underscoring the staggering human toll of the prolonged conflict between Israel and Hamas.
Officials reported on Monday that at least 60 more Palestinians were killed in the last 24 hours, bringing the total number of deaths since the outbreak of fighting on October 7, 2023, to 62,004. In addition, more than 156,000 people have been wounded, overwhelming Gaza’s fragile health system.
Aid Convoys Turn Deadly
The ministry highlighted a disturbing trend: at least 1,965 Palestinians have been killed while seeking aid near distribution sites or convoys since the war began. On Monday morning alone, seven more were killed while attempting to access food and supplies.
Humanitarian groups warn that widespread hunger, coupled with ongoing violence, is leaving civilians increasingly vulnerable as people risk their lives to secure basic necessities.
Counting the Dead
The ministry’s casualty reports do not distinguish between civilians and combatants, but the United Nations and independent observers consider its figures credible and the most accurate available. Israel, however, continues to dispute the numbers while declining to provide alternative data.
Push for Ceasefire
On the diplomatic front, Egypt’s Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty condemned reports that Israel plans to forcibly relocate Palestinians outside Gaza. Speaking alongside Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Mustafa near the Rafah border crossing, Abdelatty said Egypt and Qatar are working to revive a U.S.-backed ceasefire plan.
The proposal envisions a 60-day truce during which Israel and Hamas would negotiate a framework to end hostilities. Despite repeated mediation efforts, previous talks have collapsed amid disagreements over hostages, territory, and security guarantees.
Regional Tensions Rising
The war, triggered by Hamas’ October 7 attacks that killed roughly 1,200 people in Israel, has since spiraled into one of the deadliest conflicts in modern Middle East history. Israel’s retaliatory campaign has caused mass destruction across Gaza, displacing much of its population and fueling international concerns about famine, disease, and long-term instability in the region.
With over 62,000 dead and humanitarian conditions deteriorating rapidly, pressure is mounting on global powers to push for a sustainable resolution — though peace remains elusive.
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