Gaza Death Toll Passes 64,000 as US Mediator Exits Peace Talks

The Gaza Health Ministry has reported that the Palestinian death toll in the Israel-Hamas war has exceeded 64,000 people, with recent Israeli strikes killing at least 28 individuals, primarily women and children. The ongoing conflict continues as both Hamas and Israel maintain incompatible demands for ending the war that began following Hamas' October 7, 2023 attack. The Gaza Health Ministry, staffed by medical professionals, provides figures that are considered reliable estimates by UN agencies, though Israel has disputed these numbers without offering alternative data.