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oPt: Medical Aid for Palestinians marks 1,000 Palestinians killed in Gaza since the ‘ceasefire’ came into effect
By Medical Aid for Palestinians at ReliefWeb
· June 18, 2026
· 5 min read
. With the majority of aid crossings closed amid an ongoing malnutrition crisis, today’s grim milestone marks a catastrophic escalation of Israel’s genocide of Palestinians in Gaza. Nine months after the ceasefire came into effect, Gaza still does not have a single fully functioning hospital, while
Key takeaway Since the “ceasefire” came into effect on 10 October 2025, Israeli forces have committed more than 3,000 violations, killed at least 1,005 Palestinians and injured 3,157 others, according to the Palestinian Ministry of Heath in Gaza.
Why this matters
The devastating milestone of 1,000 Palestinians killed in Gaza since the ceasefire came into effect highlights the dire consequences of unenforced agreements and restricted humanitarian access. With the majority of aid crossings closed, Gaza's healthcare system remains in shambles, exacerbating the malnutrition crisis and leaving doctors without basic diagnostic tools and medicines. The Israeli military's expansion of the "Yellow Line" and consolidation of control over 60% of Gaza have further entrenched the humanitarian crisis. The failure of global leaders to hold Israel accountable for these violations has resulted in a catastrophic escalation of violence, undermining the ceasefire's intended purpose of rebuilding Gaza's health system. As Medical Aid for Palestinians and other organizations continue to provide critical aid, the international community must reexamine its approach to enforcing agreements and ensuring unfettered access to humanitarian assistance, lest the situation continue to deteriorate.
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Category: disaster ·
Published: June 18, 2026 ·
Source: ReliefWeb ·
Reading time: 5 min
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