Palestinian death toll tops 73,000 since Gaza war began, officials say

Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleGaza's Health Ministry has announced that the Palestinian death toll from the ongoing conflict has now surpassed 73,000, with the total fatalities reaching 73,001 since the war began. On Sunday alone, five deaths were reported across Gaza, and more than 173,200 people have been wounded since the conflict erupted following the Hamas-led attack into Israel on 7 October 2023. The conflict began after the Hamas attack resulted in approximately 1,200 deaths and the capture of 251 hostages, prompting Israel's military response. Israeli forces continue to conduct strikes despite a fragile US-brokered ceasefire agreement from October, which aimed to halt full-scale military operations and facilitate the return of all remaining hostages, though both sides accuse each other of breaches. The Health Ministry's detailed records, which operate under the Hamas-led government, are generally considered reliable by United Nations agencies, although they do not differentiate between civilian and militant casualties; Israel maintains it endeavours to avoid harming civilians. In fullGaza officials say over 73,000 Palestinians killed in conflict as Israel strikes continue despite ceasefireThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

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