With start of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire and release of hostages and prisoners, here are some key figures related to the Gaza war and the Hamas-led attack on Israel that sparked it.
Since the announcement last week of an agreement between Israel and Hamas to a plan to end fighting in Gaza, Israel’s military has pulled back its forces, Hamas has released all remaining living hostages and Israel has freed Palestinian prisoners. As this ceasefire begins, here are some key figures related to the war in Gaza and the Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas-led attack on Israel that sparked it. For more reporting, analysis and different views of the conflict, go to npr.org/mideastupdates.
All figures are as of Oct. 13, 2025, unless otherwise indicated. This is a developing story and figures may change.
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Number of people killed in Hamas-led Oct. 7, 2023, attack on Israel
About 1,200
(Source: Israeli government)
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Number of Palestinians killed in Gaza since Oct. 7, 2023
At least 67,869
(Source: Gaza Ministry of Health)
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Of that total, number of Palestinian children killed in Gaza since Oct. 7, 2023
20,179
(Source: Gaza Ministry of Health, Oct. 7, 2025)
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Number of hostages taken from Israel on Oct.
