Gaza Death Toll Since October 2023 Rises to 73,377, Health Ministry Says
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The death toll in the Gaza Strip since the start of Israel’s military offensive in October 2023 has reached 73,377, the territory’s health ministry reported on Tuesday. Two people were killed and 19 wounded in Israeli strikes over the past 48 hours. Despite a ceasefire that took effect on October 10, 2025, Israeli attacks have claimed 1,252 lives and left 4,120 injured, the ministry said.
The Cumulative Toll
The Gaza Health Ministry reported on August 4 that 73,377 people have been killed in Israeli attacks since October 7, 2023. The number of wounded has reached 174,230, with 2 fatalities and 19 injuries recorded in the previous 48 hours. The latest casualties were brought to hospitals in the besieged enclave, where medical facilities remain overwhelmed.
Ceasefire-period Casualties
Since a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas took effect on October 10, 2025, Israeli strikes have killed 1,252 Palestinians and wounded 4,120, according to the ministry. Over the same period, rescue teams have recovered 804 bodies from the rubble. The data underscores the fragility of the truce, which has failed to prevent continued hostilities.
Unrecovered Dead
The health ministry said thousands of bodies remain trapped under debris across the Gaza Strip. Recovery efforts are hampered by a lack of heavy equipment and fuel, as well as ongoing security risks. International aid groups have repeatedly called for access to devastated neighborhoods to retrieve the remains.
What's Next
Israel and Hamas are set to resume indirect talks in Cairo on August 10, but deep divisions persist over a permanent truce and the release of remaining hostages. Analysts warn that the collapse of the ceasefire could trigger a renewed ground offensive.
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Gaza Death Toll Since October 2023 Rises to 73,377, Health Ministry Says
