Gaza's Health Ministry reports that over 46,000 Palestinians have been killed in the Israel-Hamas war, with no end in sight to the 15-month conflict. The ministry states that women and children make up more than half of the fatalities, but does not provide a breakdown of fighters versus civilians. The Israeli military claims to have killed over 17,000 militants and blames Hamas for their deaths, as it says the militants operate in residential areas. Hundreds of thousands of Palestinians are now living in tent camps with limited access to essentials, and Israel has targeted shelters and hospitals, resulting in the deaths of women and children. The war began in October 2023 when Hamas-led militants attacked southern Israel, resulting in the deaths of 1,200 people and the abduction of around 250 hostages, with a third believed to be dead.