At least 30,035 people have been killed in Gaza since the war began, according to the enclave’s Health Ministry, which does not distinguish between civilians and combatants. The figure, which comes as aid groups warn of widespread hunger, underlines the scale of devastation in less than five months of war, launched by Israel in response to the Hamas attack on Oct. 7 that left about 1,200 dead. Negotiators are discussing a weeks-long cease-fire to release Israeli hostages and allow in aid, but Israel and Hamas have downplayed any immediate progress.