When the ceasefire agreement was signed in October 2025, the international community breathed a collective sigh of relief and quickly moved its cameras to other global conflicts. The headlines declared an end to the active war. 700+ (that we know of) Palestinians Martyred, how does that happen?
The grim reality on the ground, however, tells a completely different story. The bombardment has not stopped; it has merely been normalized.
According to the latest April 2026 figures released by the Palestinian Ministry of Health, the Israeli occupation forces have continued to systematically violate the terms of the October agreement.
Palestinians Martyred – The Staggering Numbers
- Post-Ceasefire Casualties: Since the “peace” agreement went into effect, 713 Palestinians martyred, and an additional 1,943 have been injured in continued airstrikes and quadcopter drone attacks on displaced camps.
- The Total Toll: The overall death toll since October 7, 2023, has now reached a horrifying 72,289, with over 172,000 injured. Over 700 bodies have been recovered from the rubble just this year.
- The Medical Blockade: Currently, more than 18,500 patients—including 4,000 children suffering from heavy trauma and cancer—are trapped in the Strip, requiring specialized medical evacuation that is actively being blocked at the crossings.
Verdict
You cannot call it a ceasefire when the skies remain deadly and medical aid is weaponized. The international community’s silence over these 713 post-treaty deaths proves that the October agreement was less about protecting Palestinian lives and more about providing political cover for the occupation to continue its slow erasure of Gaza.