RismadarVoice Reporters
October 9, 2026
At least one Palestinian has been killed or injured every 90 minutes on average in Gaza since the announcement of a ceasefire in October 2025, according to the international humanitarian organisation Islamic Relief.
The United Kingdom-based charity disclosed this in a statement marking one year since the ceasefire agreement, warning that continued Israeli military operations and restrictions on humanitarian assistance have worsened conditions for civilians.
According to the organisation, Israeli attacks have killed at least 1,454 Palestinians and injured more than 5,000 others during the past year.
It said at least 320 of those killed were children, representing an average of nearly one child death every day since the ceasefire announcement.
Figures released by Gaza’s Health Ministry put the number of Palestinians killed since the ceasefire at 1,471, with another 5,189 injured.
The ministry also reported that at least 74,254 Palestinians have been killed in Gaza since the war began in October 2023.
Islamic Relief expressed concern over the continued displacement of Palestinians, accusing Israel of expanding military control through the so-called Yellow Line, which separates areas under Israeli military control from other parts of Gaza.
The organisation claimed that Palestinians had been forced out of approximately 65 per cent of the territory, leaving nearly 2.1 million residents concentrated in the remaining 35 per cent.
It warned that overcrowding in displacement camps had created severe shortages of water, healthcare, adequate shelter and nutritious food.
The charity also accused Israeli authorities of maintaining restrictions on the entry of essential humanitarian supplies, including shelter materials, fuel and medical equipment.
According to Islamic Relief, approximately 82 per cent of Gaza’s buildings and other structures have been damaged or destroyed, leaving displaced families without adequate accommodation.
It further reported that more than half of Gaza’s health services remained closed, while over 20,000 critically ill patients were unable to leave the territory to access specialised medical treatment.
An Islamic Relief humanitarian worker in Gaza, whose identity was withheld for security reasons, questioned the effectiveness of the ceasefire amid continued military operations.
“There is no ceasefire in reality,” the aid worker said, describing persistent fear among residents following attacks on displacement camps and populated areas.
The organisation warned that the continued violence and restrictions on humanitarian assistance were preventing families from rebuilding their lives.
It called on world leaders to intensify diplomatic efforts to protect civilians, facilitate humanitarian access and ensure compliance with international humanitarian law.
Israel has maintained that its military operations are directed against armed groups and security threats, while accusing Hamas of violating ceasefire arrangements. Hamas has also accused Israel of undermining the agreement.
Despite the ceasefire announced in October 2025, Israeli military operations have continued in parts of Gaza, with disagreements over disarmament, troop withdrawal and reconstruction delaying progress towards a lasting settlement.
Islamic Relief urged the international community to take stronger action to prevent further civilian casualties and address the deteriorating humanitarian situation.
