As of February 19, 2026, the humanitarian crisis in Gaza has worsened, with recent Israeli strikes resulting in approximately 600 additional deaths since a cease-fire began, according to health officials. The total death toll from the ongoing conflict has now surpassed 75,000, with a study published in The Lancet Global Health revealing that violent deaths in Gaza from October 2023 to January 2025 were about 75,200, significantly higher than the Palestinian health ministry's reported figure of 49,090. The study also confirmed that women, children, and the elderly accounted for 56% of these deaths, highlighting the severe impact on vulnerable populations. Furthermore, the study indicated that an additional 8,200 deaths were attributable to indirect effects of the conflict, such as malnutrition and untreated diseases, emphasizing the dire conditions faced by the population (Middle East Eye).