INTERNATIONAL — July 4, 2026

Gaza Health Ministry Reports 73,090 Killed in Israeli Attacks Since October 2023

The ministry reported 173,550 injuries with a large share of victims being civilians including women and children. Additional casualties occurred after a U.S.-mediated ceasefire, leading to warnings from international organizations and a call for support by UNRWA.

The Ehtebar Desk — originates with Hasht-e Subh2 min read

Gaza Health Ministry Reports 73,090 Killed in Israeli Attacks Since October 2023
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The Gaza Health Ministry has reported that at least 73,090 Palestinians have been killed and 173,550 have been injured as a result of Israeli attacks on Gaza since October 2023. These figures represent the cumulative toll from the start of the attacks through the latest update. A large share of the victims are civilians, with women and children comprising a significant portion of those killed and injured.

Israeli attacks continued after a U.S.-mediated ceasefire took effect. The ministry attributed an additional 1,066 deaths and 3,445 injuries to these post-ceasefire operations. This breakdown shows that the violence did not cease entirely following the agreement.

International organizations have issued repeated warnings about the worsening humanitarian situation in the territory. These warnings highlight the challenges faced by the population amid the ongoing attacks. UNRWA has called for more support from the international community to address the needs arising from the conflict.

The reported casualty numbers underscore the extent of the impact on Gaza residents over the period beginning in October 2023. Health officials continue to document the effects of the military actions on the civilian population. The inclusion of specific post-ceasefire data provides further detail on recent developments.

Calls for support from organizations like UNRWA come as the humanitarian conditions remain difficult. The situation has prompted ongoing attention from global entities focused on relief efforts.

Read the original reporting at Hasht-e Subh

Reliability assessment

Single source provides direct attribution to Gaza Health Ministry via Al Jazeera with specific casualty numbers, dates (October 2023 onward, July 2026 reporting), and post-ceasefire breakdown; core claims are concrete and attributable even without multiple outlets

The source language mixes facts with framing or advocacy wording. Hasht-e Subh: "worsening humanitarian situation", "increasing pressure on civilians", "extensive casualties" – these phrases frame the events with emotional and advocacy undertones emphasizing victimhood and severity without attributing sources to the judgments.

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