Gaza Death Toll Reaches Nearly 73,000, Palestinian Ministry Says

The Palestinian Ministry of Health has announced that the death toll in Gaza from attacks by the Zionist regime has reached 72,996. In addition, the ministry reported a total of 173,246 people injured in the attacks.

The ministry provided these figures in a recent update. The numbers include all casualties recorded since the beginning of the attacks.

Since the ceasefire was strengthened on October 11, 2025, 986 people have been killed and 3,138 have been injured. The ministry also noted that 783 bodies have been recovered from the rubble and soil.

The ministry's report is the official count from Palestinian health authorities in the Gaza Strip. It serves as the primary source for casualty figures in the region. Officials continue to update the numbers as more information becomes available from medical centers and recovery efforts.

The attacks by the Zionist regime have led to significant casualties according to the ministry. The injured include those with various degrees of wounds requiring medical attention.

Since the date of the strengthened ceasefire, the additional casualties have been documented carefully by the ministry. Recovery of bodies from rubble indicates ongoing efforts to account for all victims.

Health officials in Gaza have been working to compile accurate data on the impact of the attacks. The ministry releases periodic updates to reflect the latest developments in the casualty count.