The scale of loss among women and girls in Gaza has reached devastating levels, with figures indicating that more than 38,000 have been killed since October 2023 during the ongoing genocidal war. The toll, which averages dozens of deaths each day over the period examined, reflects the sustained intensity of air strikes and ground operations that have continued to shape daily life across the territory.

Despite the announcement of a ceasefire in late 2025, reports suggest that women and girls have continued to lose their lives in the months that followed, underscoring the persistent dangers they face. The impact extends far beyond fatalities, with thousands more left with life-altering injuries, while many victims are believed to remain beneath the rubble, making it difficult to establish a definitive count amid the collapse of health and reporting systems.

The consequences have profoundly altered the social fabric, with large numbers of women now heading households after losing partners, often without income or access to basic services. The destruction of infrastructure has further restricted access to healthcare, shelter, and essential support, intensifying already severe living conditions and leaving families struggling to cope with daily survival.

Restrictions on aid delivery and the continued closure of crossing points have compounded the crisis, limiting the flow of life-saving assistance. In this context, calls have intensified for adherence to international law, the protection of civilians, and the removal of barriers to humanitarian access, alongside demands for accountability for the violations that have led to such widespread human loss.

The scale of suffering has prompted renewed emphasis on the need to centre women and girls in any response and recovery efforts, as communities attempt to navigate the lasting effects of a prolonged and devastating period that has reshaped nearly every aspect of life in Gaza.