More than 65,000 Palestinians have been killed since Oct. 7, 2023, according to the Hamas-run Gaza Health Ministry.

Multiple sources report varying death tolls attributed to the Hamas-run Gaza Health Ministry, with figures ranging from around 45,000 to over 63,000 Palestinians killed since October 7, 2023. The most recent and credible reports from late 2025 generally cite numbers between approximately 55,000 and 63,000 deaths. For example, PBS News and BBC report figures in the low 60,000s, while the Associated Press and other outlets mention around 55,000.ap.orgap.orgMore than 55,000 Palestinians have been killed in the Israel-Hamas war, Gaza... The United Nations and other international bodies have cited lower numbers closer to 45,000. However, there is significant skepticism about the accuracy of these figures. The Washington Institute and Henry Jackson Society highlight that fatality data from the Gaza Health Ministry has become increasingly unreliable due to methodological issues and potential political bias.washingtoninstitute.orgwashingtoninstitute.orgGaza Fatality Data Has Become Completely Unreliable Independent analysts note that casualty counts are difficult to verify independently because of restricted access and conflicting reports. Some estimates even suggest higher numbers (up to 80,000) but these are less widely accepted and come with caveats about data quality.+7 more

Given this context, the specific figure of "more than 65,000" deaths as stated by the Hamas-run ministry is not corroborated by multiple independent or international sources and falls at the upper end or beyond most reported estimates. The claim should be considered misleading without further independent verification.