Health & Healing
Gaza death toll reaches 73,651 since October 2023
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The death toll in Gaza has risen to 73,651 since Israel's military operations began on October 7, 2023, with the number of wounded reaching 174,592 over the same period, according to Palestinian health authorities cited by Middle East Eye. The figures represent a mounting humanitarian toll across the territory.
Hospitals across Gaza have faced mounting pressure as casualties accumulate. The health system has struggled to manage the volume of wounded and provide adequate medical care amid the ongoing conflict. Palestinian health officials have documented the casualties as operations continued through the months following the initial October incursion.
