It has now been 611 days since October 7. Today (Sunday), the Population and Immigration Authority published the birth statistics in Israel since the outbreak of the war. During this period, 292,239 babies were born across the country.
The highest monthly birth count was recorded in October 2024—exactly one year after the start of the war—with 16,627 births. Close behind was August 2024, which saw 16,402 births. By contrast, May 2025 registered the lowest number of births during this period: just 10,307.
Birth numbers by selected months:
- October 2023 – 15,918
- January 2024 – 16,070
- August 2024 – 16,402
- October 2024 – 16,627
- December 2024 – 16,110
- May 2025 – 10,307
Gaza: Situation Report
The war in the Gaza Strip continues, with the IDF achieving significant operational successes. Following the discovery of a major underground infrastructure beneath the European Hospital in Khan Younis, the elimination of two senior commanders in the Mujahideen Brigades, and the recovery of the body of Mohammed Sinwar, the IDF has inflicted substantial damage on the operational capacity of the terrorist organizations.
Meanwhile, intensive efforts to secure the release of the hostages continue. The IDF recently recovered the body of Nattapong Pinta, of blessed memory. Humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip has been suspended due to threats from Hamas, severely impacting the civilian population. However, the humanitarian relief fund has pledged to resume distributions once conditions allow.
