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Eight Palestinians killed in Gaza over past 24 hours
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Eight Palestinians have been killed and 17 wounded in Gaza over the past 24 hours, according to the Palestinian Health Ministry. These figures raise the death toll since a ceasefire on October 11, 2025, to 1,084. Meanwhile, a UN inquiry is urging Israel to release a prominent Palestinian doctor, Hussam Abu Safiya, who was seized in December 2024. The inquiry cites grave concerns for his health and safety, as he is reportedly being held without charge and has faced alleged abuse.
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Key Numbers
8Palestinians killed in Gaza in 24 hours
17Palestinians wounded in Gaza in 24 hours
1,084Palestinian deaths since October 11, 2025 ceasefire
Who's Involved
Palestinian Health Ministry
reported casualties in Gaza
Hussam Abu Safiya
prominent Palestinian doctor seized by Israel
Israel
seized Palestinian doctor Hussam Abu Safiya
UN inquiry
urged release of detained Palestinian doctor
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Key facts
Eight Palestinians were killed in Gaza over the past 24 hours.
Seventeen Palestinians were wounded in Gaza over the past 24 hours.
The Palestinian Health Ministry reported the casualties.
The death toll since the October 11, 2025, ceasefire reached 1,084.
A UN inquiry is concerned about a Palestinian doctor held by Israel.
Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya was seized by Israel in December 2024.
Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya is being held without charge.
The UN inquiry urged the immediate release of Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya.
The UN inquiry cited grave concerns for the doctor's health and safety.
Reports of abuse against Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya were mentioned.
Over the past 24 hours, eight Palestinians have been killed and 17 wounded in Gaza, as reported by the Palestinian Health Ministry. This brings the total death toll since a ceasefire was established on October 11, 2025, to 1,084 individuals. The figures highlight ongoing casualties in the region.
In a separate but related development, a United Nations inquiry has voiced significant concern regarding the detention of prominent Palestinian doctor Hussam Abu Safiya by Israel. Dr. Abu Safiya was taken into custody in December 2024 and remains held without charge. The UN inquiry is calling for his immediate release, citing grave concerns for his well-being and safety. Reports of abuse against the doctor have also been raised, prompting the inquiry's urgent appeal.
The situation underscores the ongoing humanitarian concerns in Gaza and the complexities surrounding the detention of individuals during periods of conflict. The UN's involvement indicates international attention to the treatment and conditions of those held, particularly medical professionals.
↳ Why This Matters
Over the past 24 hours, eight Palestinians have been killed and 17 wounded in Gaza, as reported by the Palestinian Health Ministry. This brings the total death toll since a ceasefire was established on October 11, 2025, to 1,084 individuals. The figures highlight ongoing casualties in the region.
Frequently asked questions
Since the start of the war in October 2023, the Palestinian Health Ministry has recorded 73,110 people killed and 173,599 wounded.
Since the ceasefire took effect on October 11, 2025, 1,084 people have been killed and 3,491 wounded.
The UN criticized Israel's ban on aid and electricity, stating it is reversing progress in supplying essential goods and leading to severe water shortages and disrupted distribution of food and shelter materials.
What Happens Next
01Hamas and Israel are engaged in new ceasefire talks.
02Hamas wants to negotiate the second phase of a ceasefire, involving hostage release and Israeli withdrawal.
03Israel is attempting to pressure Hamas by cutting off essential supplies to Gaza.
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