UN Women reported that over 38,000 women and girls died in Gaza between October 2023 and December 2025. The number represents an average of 47 deaths daily during the conflict. Deaths continued even after the ceasefire.
The war in Gaza began in October 2023 and lasted two years until a ceasefire was reached in October 2025, but violence has not completely stopped. The conflict represented an escalation between Israel and Hamas, with Israel stating that its operations aim to prevent attacks by the militant group.
Over 38,000 women and girls died in the Gaza war between October 2023 and December 2025
An average of at least 47 women and girls were killed daily during the conflict
Deaths continued after the ceasefire
About 1 million women and girls are displaced in Gaza
More than 500,000 women lack access to essential health services
Covered by only some sources, or where the accounts diverge.
Covered by only some sources (2)
About 11,000 women and girls suffered serious injuries and now live with permanent disabilities
About 790,000 women and girls face critical or catastrophic levels of food insecurity
Conflicting versions (1)
Number of Palestinians killed since ceasefire
No gaps declared — all sources converge on the material facts.