Gaza Health Ministry Reports 357 Fatalities in First 50 Days of Ceasefire

The Palestinian death toll in Gaza since October 2023 has now surpassed 70,000, according to the territory's Health Ministry. The ministry released new figures covering the initial period of a fragile ceasefire. Officials state that 357 Palestinians died from war-related injuries during the first 50 days of the temporary truce. These casualties are included in the latest total. The updated statistics report 70,112 fatalities and 170,986 injuries since the conflict began. The ministry attributes all casualties to the ongoing hostilities. The ceasefire, which began in late 2023, has seen repeated violations. The latest data highlights the continued impact of the conflict even during periods of reduced fighting.