Gaza:Gaza Strip The UN Human Rights Office for the Occupied Palestinian Territory has documented 1,076 Palestinian deaths in the Gaza Strip following the ceasefire announcement in October 2025, up until the end of July 2026. These incidents have raised alarms about potential violations of international law, including war crimes, as Israeli occupation attacks continue near and far from the Yellow Line.
According to Qatar News Agency, the UN report, released on the anniversary of the ceasefire announcement, also includes data from the Palestinian Ministry of Health, which noted over 1,400 Palestinian deaths since the ceasefire. The UN verified 1,076 of these deaths, comprising 268 children, 126 women, and 682 men, with women and children making up 37 percent of the fatalities.
The report also highlights that, per the Palestinian Ministry of Health, over 20,000 children have died in Gaza since October 2023. Specifically, since the ceasefire, 74 children and 30 women have been verified dead.
Furthermore, the report suggests the true number of civilian fatalities could be higher, as not all civilian men killed were accounted for. The pattern of attacks poses serious concerns regarding the possible targeting of civilians, which could be classified as a war crime.
Ajith Sunghay, Head of the UN Human Rights Office for the Occupied Palestinian Territory, expressed grave concern over the ongoing violations during what was intended to be a ceasefire period. He emphasized the dire situation facing Palestinians, who are confined by Israeli forces and struggling to access basic necessities.
At the time of the ceasefire, Israeli forces controlled about 53 percent of the Gaza Strip and aimed to expand to 70 percent. The report indicated that the Yellow Line is not fixed or clearly defined, leading to further incursions into Palestinian residential areas.
The UN verified 331 Palestinian deaths near the Yellow Line, including 66 children, 27 women, and 238 men, from October 2025 to July 2026. The report underscores that civilian killings, regardless of location, constitute war crimes.
Sunghay urged other nations to pressure Israel to cease international law violations in Gaza, halt arms supplies that enable violations, and support accountability mechanisms to deter future infractions.
