Over 1,000 Palestinians have been reported killed in Gaza since the implementation of the ceasefire, according to the Gaza Ministry of Health. Simultaneously, the Israeli army reports five military fatalities resulting from clashes with Hamas fighters. These figures indicate ongoing shelling and bombardment within the Gaza Strip, despite the officially active ceasefire established last October. Daily fatalities average four, as recorded by local authorities and deemed reliable by the UN and experts. Recent Israeli drone strikes near Gaza City have targeted militants, but reports suggest civilian casualties are frequent. The Gaza Ministry of Health does not differentiate between militant and civilian deaths, noting a disproportionately high number of women and children among the deceased. Investigations suggest a significant majority of those killed in Gaza may be civilians, prompting accusations of genocide which Israel denies, citing measures to protect civilians.