Gaza — The Ministry of Health reported that the death toll from Israel’s ongoing offensive on the Gaza Strip has climbed to 72,996, with 173,246 injuries since the war began on October 7, 2023. Hospitals in Gaza received three new martyrs and 16 injuries in the past 24 hours.

The ministry noted that since the ceasefire declared on October 11, the total number of martyrs has risen to 986, with 3,138 injuries, while 783 bodies have been recovered. Officials stressed that many victims remain trapped under rubble and on the streets, as rescue and ambulance crews are unable to reach them due to the dire conditions.