Gaza records highest death toll in six months as Israel intensifies bombing

Gaza records highest death toll in six months as Israel intensifies bombing Submitted by Mera Aladam on Wed, 06/03/2026 - 09:12 Palestinian health officials say 119 people were killed in May, marking the deadliest month of 2026 A Palestinian boy mourns those killed in an Israeli air strike, at al-Shifa Hospital, in Gaza City, on 23 May 2026 (Omar al-Qattaa/AFP) Off Israeli forces killed at least 119 Palestinians in the Gaza Strip in May, the highest monthly death toll recorded this year, according to the Palestinian Ministry of Health. The rising toll comes as Israel intensifies its bombardment of the enclave, seven months into the US-mediated ceasefire intended to end the genocide since October 2023. At least 19 children and 10 women were among those killed in May, the ministry said on Tuesday.