Health authorities in the Gaza Strip have announced that at least 376 Palestinians have been killed and over 980 others have been injured since October 10, the date when a ceasefire in the enclave came into effect. The announcement was made public on Monday by the Gaza Health Ministry, which stressed that, despite the cessation of direct fighting, the humanitarian situation remains critical.
According to the same report, the total number of Palestinian casualties since the start of the Israeli offensive in October 2023 has exceeded 70,000 killed, while over 171,000 people have been injured and have sought medical treatment in extremely difficult conditions for the enclave's health system.
In a parallel development, Al Arabiya television reported that Hamas and international mediators have agreed on the first steps towards disarming the group. According to these sources, the process envisages the handover of heavy weapons and the launch of a political stage towards a long-term peace agreement. It is also said that Hamas has confirmed to the United States its readiness to hand over administrative control of Gaza as part of a new peace plan.
Meanwhile, United States President Donald Trump is expected to announce the second phase of the American plan for Gaza before December 25. This phase includes the withdrawal of Israeli troops from the enclave, the creation of an international stabilization force, and the establishment of new administrative structures, including so-called "Peace Boards," aimed at civilian management of the territory during the transition period.
