Palestinian Health Ministry
Coverage of Palestinian Health Ministry in the Nexus archive.
- Nineteen people killed by Israeli strikes in Gaza over past day
The Palestinian health ministry reported 19 people killed and 35 wounded by Israeli forces in Gaza over the past 24 hours. Since a ceasefire on 11 October 2025, 1,250 people have been killed and 4,110 wounded, bringing the total casualties since 7 October 2023 to 73,375 killed and 174,220 wounded.
- Israeli finance minister calls for building settlements near Gaza amid ongoing Israeli offensive
Israeli finance minister Bezalel Smotrich called for building three new settlements along Gaza's northern fence amid ongoing Israeli military operations. The proposal follows Israeli strikes in Gaza and the West Bank, with Palestinian health officials reporting recent casualties. Smotrich also mentioned plans to establish additional settlements in the West Bank.
- The Israeli military says over 70 have been detained following deadly violence in the West Bank
The Israeli military detained over 70 suspects in the West Bank following clashes that killed two Israeli soldiers and four Palestinian villagers. Soldiers raided a hospital in Nablus, detaining staff and patients, while Palestinian officials condemned the arrests as punitive measures. Israeli strikes in Gaza killed at least four Palestinians.
- The Israeli military says over 70 have been detained following deadly violence in the West Bank
The Israeli military detained over 70 suspects in the West Bank after violence that killed two Israeli soldiers and four Palestinian villagers. Raids included a hospital in Nablus, where soldiers arrested a seriously injured man, and Israeli strikes in Gaza killed at least four Palestinians.
- The Israeli military says over 70 have been detained following deadly violence in the West Bank
The Israeli military detained over 70 suspects in the West Bank following violence that killed two Israeli soldiers and four Palestinians. A hospital in Nablus was raided, with staff and patients reportedly detained and insulted, while conflicting accounts of the clashes in Tell village emerged.
- Israeli attacks in Gaza kill at least six Palestinians, wound 37
Israeli attacks in Gaza have killed at least six Palestinians and wounded 37 in the last 48 hours, according to the Gaza health ministry. Two additional deaths occurred from prior wounds, and emergency teams cannot reach some victims trapped under rubble. Since October 2024's ceasefire, 1,191 Palestinians have been killed and 3,853 wounded.
- Four Palestinians and two Israeli soldiers killed in West Bank confrontation
Four Palestinians and two Israeli soldiers were killed in a confrontation near the village of Tell in the West Bank. The Palestinian Health Ministry reported the deaths of the four Palestinians caused by Israeli forces.
- Israeli military kills 4 Palestinians after settler killed in West Bank
The Israeli military killed four Palestinians in Tell village, northern West Bank, following the death of an Israeli settler in a confrontation. Israeli officials announced a counterterror operation, including razing homes and revoking work permits in Tell, while settlers in the area have been linked to attacks involving arson, property damage, and assaults.
- Israeli settlers kill four Palestinians in West Bank attack
Israeli settlers killed four Palestinians during an attack on a village near Nablus in the occupied West Bank. A settler was also killed, and Israeli forces and soldiers opened fire on Palestinians, according to eyewitnesses and Palestinian health officials. The Israeli army claimed a Palestinian seized a weapon from a settler guard, leading to the deaths.
- 4 Palestinians and 1 Israeli dead after West Bank shooting
Four Palestinians and one Israeli were killed in a shooting near Nablus in the northern West Bank. Palestinian health officials attributed the deaths to Israeli forces, while Israel’s military cited an attack on Israeli civilians near the settlement of Havat Gilad.
- 4 Palestinians and 1 Israeli dead after West Bank shooting
Four Palestinians and one Israeli were killed in a shooting near Nablus in the northern West Bank. Palestinian Health Ministry stated the Palestinians were killed by Israeli forces, while Israel’s rescue services confirmed an Israeli man was killed. The Israeli military imposed a temporary cordon around Nablus and the village of Tell following the attack.
- 4 Palestinians and 1 Israeli dead after West Bank shooting
Four Palestinians and one Israeli were killed in a shooting near Nablus in the northern West Bank. Palestinian health officials attributed the deaths to Israeli forces, while Israel’s military stated soldiers responded to an attack on Israeli civilians near a settlement. Both sides reported injured individuals being treated or evacuated.
- 4 Palestinians and 1 Israeli dead after West Bank shooting
Four Palestinians and one Israeli were killed in a shooting near Nablus in the northern West Bank, with several others injured. Palestinian health officials attributed the Palestinian deaths to Israeli forces, while Israel’s rescue services did not specify the cause of the Israeli man’s death. The Israeli military imposed a temporary cordon around Nablus and the village of Tell following reports of an attack on Israeli civilians.
- Israeli fire kills two Palestinians during settler assault on West Bank town
Israeli fire killed two Palestinians, Ahmad Adel Abu Mukho and Odeh Abdul Rahim Odeh Farakhneh, during an army-backed settler attack in Deir Jarir, West Bank. Settlers raided a house, stole sheep, and opened fire on residents, while Israeli forces blocked ambulance access. The UN reported a 130% increase in settler violence against Palestinians in 2025, with 50 deaths since October 2023.
- Morning update
The US Central Command conducted strikes against Iran's military facilities, while Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps claimed attacks on multiple countries and oil tankers. US President Donald Trump stated the attacks were in honor of deceased service members, and UK authorities reported a ship fire near Oman. Tensions persist amid calls for diplomatic solutions.
- Israeli forces, settlers kill two in Ramallah
Israeli forces and settlers killed two Palestinians in Deir Jarir, east of Ramallah, in the occupied West Bank, according to Al Jazeera and the Palestinian health ministry.
- Four killed in Israeli drone strike on Gaza City
An Israeli drone strike on a metal workshop in southwestern Gaza City killed at least four Palestinians and wounded others, according to Wafa news agency. The Palestinian health ministry reported the death toll from Israeli actions in Gaza reached 73,221 with 173,643 wounded since October 7, 2023. Since a ceasefire began in October last year, 1,098 people have been killed and 3,535 wounded.
- One killed and four wounded in Israeli attack on central Gaza
An Israeli air strike targeting a civilian vehicle in central Gaza killed one Palestinian and wounded four others, according to Wafa news agency. The Palestinian health ministry reported 73,221 deaths and 173,643 injuries since October 2023, with 1,098 killed and 3,535 wounded since a ceasefire began in October.
- Eight Palestinians killed in Gaza over past 24 hours
Eight Palestinians were killed and 17 injured in Gaza over the past 24 hours, according to the Palestinian Health Ministry. Israeli forces continue military operations in the area, with emergency teams unable to reach some victims trapped under rubble. The death toll since a ceasefire on 11 October 2025 now stands at 1,084, with 3,491 wounded and 799 bodies retrieved.
- Video: Israeli soldier appears to throw stun grenade into car full of young Palestinians
An Israeli soldier is seen in video footage throwing a stun grenade into a car occupied by young Palestinians during a raid in the Qalandiya refugee camp in the occupied West Bank. The incident resulted in the death of a 16-year-old boy and injuries to two 14-year-olds from gunshot wounds.
- Palestinian ministry says Israeli forces kill teen in West Bank
The Palestinian health ministry reported that Israeli forces shot and killed 16-year-old Waleed Nidal Waleed Abu Sneineh in the Qalandia refugee camp near Ramallah. Two other 14-year-old boys were injured in the same incident. This marks the second reported killing of a Palestinian teenager by Israeli forces in a week.
- Israeli forces kill Palestinian teen in the West Bank
A 16-year-old Palestinian teen, Walid Nidal Abu Sneineh, was killed by Israeli forces during a raid on the Qalandiya refugee camp in the West Bank. Two other children were wounded in the same raid. Over 1,175 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli forces and settlers in the occupied territory since October 7, 2023.
- Two Palestinians killed, several injured in Israeli drone strikes in Gaza
Two Palestinians were killed and several injured in Israeli drone strikes in Gaza. One strike occurred near the Asqula junction east of Gaza City, and another near the Abu Sharkh roundabout west of Jabalia refugee camp. The Palestinian health ministry reported 1,066 deaths and 3,445 injuries since a ceasefire began in October 2025.
- Israeli forces kill Palestinian teen in West Bank, says Palestinian health ministry
Israeli forces killed Palestinian teenager Amir Ahmad Jawad Jaber during a raid in the West Bank, according to the Palestinian health ministry. Relatives mourned his death at a hospital in Ramallah on June 29, 2026.
- Israeli strike hits a tent in central Gaza, killing 3, including a child
An Israeli drone strike in Deir al-Balah, central Gaza, killed three Palestinians, including an 8-year-old boy and his grandfather, while targeting a militant. A separate strike in southern Gaza killed a member of Islamic Jihad. In the West Bank, Israeli forces killed a 15-year-old boy near Ramallah during raids.
- Israeli attacks kill three in Gaza over past 24 hours
Israeli strikes in Gaza have killed three Palestinians and wounded 43 others, according to the Palestinian health ministry. The total number of deaths since the ceasefire was announced in October 2025 has now risen to 1,041.
- Israeli troops fatally shoot a Palestinian in the occupied West Bank
Israeli forces shot and killed 32-year-old Palestinian man Mustafa Al-Khatib inside his home in the West Bank village of Sarta. The military stated he threw objects at soldiers, prompting warning shots before firing, while his cousin reported soldiers broke the front door and found him dead in his bedroom.
- Israeli forces kill unarmed man 'in bedroom' during West Bank home raid
Israeli forces shot and killed unarmed Palestinian man Mustafa al-Khatib, 32, in his bedroom during a raid on his home in Sarta, West Bank. His family and uncle Yaseen al-Khatib reported soldiers forced entry, opened fire on him as he dressed, and blocked access to first aid before withdrawing. The Palestinian health ministry states 72 Palestinians have been killed in the West Bank by Israeli forces and settlers since January 2026.
- Israeli raid in Hebron kills two Palestinians, including child
An Israeli military raid in Beit Ummar, a town northwest of Hebron in the occupied West Bank, killed two Palestinians, including a 15-year-old child, during an operation where forces fired on Palestinian youth near the Karmei Tzur settlement. The victims' bodies were withheld by Israeli forces, and the military claimed it opened fire after Molotov cocktails were thrown and areas set on fire.
- An Israeli strike hits a Gaza City apartment, killing 2 children, Palestinian health officials say
An Israeli airstrike in Gaza City on June 20, 2026, killed two Palestinian sisters, 4-year-old Zina and 14-year-old Lana, according to Palestinian health officials. The attack occurred despite an October 2025 ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, with the Gaza Health Ministry reporting over 1,007 Palestinian deaths since the truce. The Israeli military is investigating the incident.
- Gaza ceasefire a 'deadly illusion': UNICEF
UNICEF and the UN describe the Gaza ceasefire as a 'deadly illusion', citing 265 children killed since its declaration in October 2025. Israel has continued strikes in Gaza, resulting in 992 Palestinian deaths according to the territory's health ministry, which the UN deems reliable.
- Palestinian death toll tops 73,000 despite ongoing Gaza truce
The Palestinian death toll from the Israel-Gaza war has exceeded 73,000 according to Gaza’s Health Ministry, as Israeli military operations continue despite a fragile ceasefire since October. Nearly 1,000 people have been killed in Gaza since the truce began, with Israel claiming it targets Hamas and other militants while responding to ceasefire violations.
- Palestinian death toll in Gaza tops 73,000, officials say, as Israel strikes despite ceasefire
The Palestinian death toll in Gaza has exceeded 73,000 according to Gaza's Health Ministry, amid ongoing Israeli strikes despite a stalled ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war.
- Children and fisherman among 13 killed by Israel in Gaza bombing
Israeli forces killed 13 Palestinians, including children, a fisherman, and police officers, in Gaza through airstrikes and naval attacks. The Israeli military temporarily closed the Gaza aid crossing amid renewed hostilities with Iran, raising concerns about aid disruptions despite a ceasefire agreement.
- 1 dead and 6 wounded in shootings near the West Bank, Israel’s rescue services say
One person was killed and six wounded in simultaneous shootings near the Israeli-occupied West Bank, according to Israel’s rescue services. The attacks occurred at a gas station near Kokhav Yair on the Israeli side of the boundary and another inside the West Bank. Israeli police killed at least one attacker and are searching for others, while nearby residents were advised to stay indoors.
- Israeli troops kill infant, injure parents in West Bank
Israeli troops shot at a car in the occupied West Bank, killing a 7-month-old Palestinian baby and wounding his parents, according to the Palestinian health ministry. The Israeli military stated soldiers fired at a vehicle perceived to be accelerating toward them near Hebron, with an initial inquiry finding the three injured were uninvolved civilians.
- Video: Palestinian father buries his baby killed by Israeli fire
Fahd Abou Haikal buried his seven-month-old son, Sam, in Hebron after the child was killed by Israeli gunfire in the occupied West Bank. The incident also wounded the boy's parents, according to the Palestinian Health Ministry.
- Israeli troops kill 7-month-old baby in West Bank, Palestinian officials say
Israeli troops shot at a car in the West Bank, killing a 7-month-old Palestinian baby and wounding his parents, according to the Palestinian health ministry. The Israeli military stated soldiers fired at a vehicle perceived to be accelerating toward them near Hebron, with an initial inquiry finding the injured were uninvolved civilians.
- Israeli troops kill 7-month-old baby in West Bank, Palestinian officials say
Israeli troops killed a 7-month-old Palestinian baby boy after firing at his parents' vehicle in the West Bank, according to the Palestinian health ministry. The Israeli military stated soldiers shot at a vehicle perceived to be accelerating toward them, with an initial inquiry finding the injured were uninvolved civilians. The British Consulate in Jerusalem called for an investigation into the incident.
- Israeli forces kill a Palestinian baby in the occupied West Bank, say health officials
Israeli forces killed a 7-month-old Palestinian baby, Sam Fahd Abu Haikal, and injured his parents after firing at their vehicle in the West Bank's Tel Rumeida area. The Israeli military claimed the vehicle appeared to be accelerating toward soldiers, while the family stated they were stopped near a checkpoint when shots were fired.