New deaths were reported in Gaza as civil defense teams remain unable to reach many affected areas, while a child in Khan Yunis was killed by unexploded Israeli ordnance amid warnings that the Strip now resembles an open minefield.
The Ministry of Health in Gaza has reported new deaths and injuries amid ongoing Israeli violations, as civil defense teams continue to struggle to reach areas devastated by months of bombardment.
In its daily update on Sunday, the Ministry confirmed that seven Palestinians were killed over the past 24 hours. This includes one newly recorded death and six bodies recovered from beneath the rubble of previously targeted neighborhoods. Five others were wounded and transferred to hospitals across the Strip.
Rescue efforts remain severely hindered. Large numbers of people are still believed to be trapped under collapsed structures and along roadways, while ambulances and civil defense crews continue to face major obstacles due to destroyed infrastructure, lack of equipment, and concerns over renewed strikes.
The dangers extend beyond immediate bombardments. On Saturday, a Palestinian child was killed in Khan Younis after an unexploded ordnance left behind by Israeli forces detonated, according to the official Palestinian news agency WAFA.
The explosion occurred in a residential area, highlighting the persistent threat posed by remnants of war scattered across the Strip.
Unexploded Israeli munitions now litter homes, schools, agricultural lands, and areas where displaced Palestinians have been forced to return. According to Palestinian government data, an estimated 20,000 unexploded shells and rockets remain across Gaza. Experts warn that clearing them could take two to three decades, but the entry of specialized demining equipment has not been permitted.
Children are among the most vulnerable. With neighborhoods destroyed and open areas scarce, many are unaware of the lethal risks these munitions pose, and humanitarian workers say Gaza has effectively become an open minefield.
Since the announcement of the ceasefire on October 11, 2025, the Gaza Ministry of Health has recorded 241 people killed and 619 injured.
528 bodies from previous bombardments have also been recovered.
Despite the ceasefire, Israeli forces continue to carry out violations, reflected in the rising casualty toll.
Since the start of the Israeli war on Gaza on October 7, 2023, cumulative figures stand at 69,176 killed and 170,690 injured.
Health officials and humanitarian organizations warn that the crisis continues to deteriorate amid severely limited access to emergency response, medical care, and essential services.