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“We are not numbers, we are humans,” said a Palestinian resident of Gaza, echoing the sentiments of many who have endured nearly two years of relentless bombardment and a worsening humanitarian crisis. Israel’s offensive, launched in response to Hamas-led attacks on 7 October 2023 that killed 1,139 people in Israel, has drawn widespread condemnation for its devastating impact on civilians.
The escalating crisis has intensified calls for a ceasefire, with famine conditions gripping Gaza and aid deliveries severely restricted. The international community faces growing pressure to act, as countries like the UK and France announce plans to recognise Palestinian statehood at the upcoming UN General Assembly in September, citing the dire situation.
Israel’s government maintains that its operations target Hamas, but rights groups and local residents have accused the military of indiscriminate tactics that have disproportionately harmed civilians. As the death toll continues to climb, Palestinians in Gaza are appealing for an immediate end to the violence and for global leaders to address the humanitarian catastrophe unfolding in the region.
# Gaza Death Toll Surpasses 60,000 as Palestinians Plead for End to Israeli Offensive
**Gaza City, 30 July 2025** – The death toll from Israel’s ongoing military campaign in Gaza has exceeded 60,000, with Palestinians decrying the violence as genocide and urging the international community to intervene. On Tuesday, the grim milestone was marked by the deaths of over 80 Palestinians due to Israeli airstrikes and starvation, according to local reports.
“We are not numbers, we are humans,” said a Palestinian resident of Gaza, echoing the sentiments of many who have endured nearly two years of relentless bombardment and a worsening humanitarian crisis. Israel’s offensive, launched in response to Hamas-led attacks on 7 October 2023 that killed 1,139 people in Israel, has drawn widespread condemnation for its devastating impact on civilians.
The escalating crisis has intensified calls for a ceasefire, with famine conditions gripping Gaza and aid deliveries severely restricted. The international community faces growing pressure to act, as countries like the UK and France announce plans to recognise Palestinian statehood at the upcoming UN General Assembly in September, citing the dire situation.
Israel’s government maintains that its operations target Hamas, but rights groups and local residents have accused the military of indiscriminate tactics that have disproportionately harmed civilians. As the death toll continues to climb, Palestinians in Gaza are appealing for an immediate end to the violence and for global leaders to address the humanitarian catastrophe unfolding in the region.
