Israeli operations in the Gaza Strip have killed 1,005 Palestinians since a ceasefire was reached between Israel and the militant group Hamas last October, according to Gaza Health Ministry.

Health officials say death toll from strikes since ceasefire nears 1,000; Israel insists Hamas disarm, cede power in Gaza, and play no role in the enclave's future.

Nearly 1,000 people have been killed in Gaza since the start of the ceasefire in October, the health ministry says.