Up to 1,005 Palestinians have been killed in Israeli military operations in the Gaza Strip since a ceasefire agreement was reached between Israel and the militant group Hamas in October 2025. This is according to data reported by NPR on Thursday, June 18, 2026.
Despite being labeled a ceasefire, Gaza continues to experience near-daily airstrikes, shelling, and gunfire along the demarcation lines. The latest casualties occurred after a series of Israeli drone strikes targeted towns and refugee shelters in central Gaza.