Overview
- Palestinian statisticians report Gaza’s population has fallen 10.6% over two years, a drop of roughly 254,000 people, with nearly two million displaced.
- Health authorities in Gaza record 71,271 dead and 171,233 injured since October 2023, including 416 deaths reported since the October 10 ceasefire.
- At least one Palestinian was killed near Khan Yunis on Friday as sporadic Israeli fire persisted during the fragile truce, according to local reports.
- UN and UNICEF confirmed a 7-year-old boy drowned after floodwaters swept a tent camp, as agencies warn winter storms and disease are increasing child deaths.
- Israel’s revocation of licenses for 37 international NGOs took effect January 1, drawing condemnation from the UN, Spain, and several regional governments for further constraining aid.