Daily digest
Daily digest 2026-10-08 — Occupied Palestinian Territory
Humanitarian overview with dated reports, alerts and key figures from trusted sources.
Daily digest: occupied Palestinian territory
2026-10-08Tens of thousands of women and girls killed or severely injured in Gaza since October 2023.
Since October 2023, approximately 50,000 women and girls in Gaza have been killed or severely injured, representing one in 21 Gazan women and girls. Across the occupied Palestinian territory, over 3,400 incidents of violence against or obstruction of access to healthcare have been recorded between October 2023 and mid-September 2026, with the majority attributed to Israeli forces.
The high number of casualties among women and girls highlights the severe impact of the conflict on vulnerable populations. Persistent attacks on healthcare facilities and personnel continue to impede access to essential medical services.
The conflict has resulted in widespread death and injury, particularly affecting women and girls in Gaza. The ongoing violence against healthcare infrastructure further exacerbates humanitarian needs and limits the ability to provide critical care.
The specific types of injuries sustained by women and girls, and the long-term health implications, are not detailed in the provided reports.