Jerusalem: Israel’s military operations in Gaza have resulted in the death of eight Palestinians, including a child, as tensions escalate and new negotiations are set in motion. At the same time, Hamas has announced the start of a fresh round of talks with Israel, coinciding with the arrival of US envoy Steve Witkoff in Qatar to help mediate the discussions.
The report, published on March 12, 2025, highlights that the latest incident in Gaza occurs amid a broader series of developments.
In addition to the attacks in Gaza, Israel has returned five Lebanese citizens it had taken captive and announced plans for talks to demarcate the Israeli-Lebanon border, while affirming that its troops will remain in occupied Syrian territory for an unlimited period.
Drawing on data from Gaza’s Health Ministry and the Government Media Office, the report notes that at least 48,503 Palestinians have been killed and 111,927 wounded in the ongoing war on Gaza, with the death toll now exceeding 61,700 and thousands more missing. These figures contrast with the 1,139 Israelis killed and over 200 taken captive during the October 7, 2023, attacks, underscoring the devastating human cost of the conflict.
