Israeli military operations in the Gaza Strip have resulted in a high number of Palestinian casualties over several days. Medical sources and hospital reports indicate that since August 17, 2025, multiple attacks have caused dozens of deaths daily, including many aid seekers. On August 17, reports noted 42 to 57 Palestinians killed, with 22 to 38 being aid seekers. The death toll fluctuated in the following days, with figures ranging from 12 to 81 Palestinians killed daily, including numerous civilians waiting for humanitarian assistance. On August 22, the Palestinian Ministry of Health in Gaza reported that 71 Palestinians were killed and 251 injured in Israeli airstrikes within a 24-hour period. Several incidents involved Israeli forces opening fire on aid seekers at various corridors in Gaza, resulting in fatalities and injuries. The ongoing violence has led to frequent funerals at Al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza City.
Recent Israeli airstrikes LEAVE 71 dead, 251 injured — Palestinian Ministry of Health In the last 24 hours, more than 71 residents of Gaza were killed while 251 were injured https://t.co/oJg5PWm2rF
Palestinian Ministry of Health-Gaza: In the past 24 hours, 71 Palestinians were killed and 251 were injured due to Israeli airstrikes. https://t.co/iZPmn7HRyC
A daily scene of funerals and farewells held at Al-Shifa Hospital for Palestinians killed in the Israeli occupation’s attacks on Gaza City. https://t.co/uYaNmbDcBR