Gaza death toll reaches 72,993 since October 7: ministry

The Gaza Ministry of Health has announced that the death toll from the ongoing Israeli aggression on the Gaza Strip has reached 72,993 since October 7, 2023. The ministry also reported that 173,230 Palestinians have been injured during the same period.

According to the ministry's daily statistical report, a number of victims remain under the rubble and on the streets, and rescue teams have not been able to reach them due to the current conditions. Since the ceasefire was implemented on October 11, 983 Palestinians have been killed and 3,122 others have been injured. The bodies of 783 martyrs have also been pulled from the rubble during this period.

The ministry added that since the beginning of the Israeli aggression on October 7, 2023, the number of martyrs in the Gaza Strip has increased to 72,993 and the number of injured to 173,230. The report highlights the ongoing humanitarian crisis in the enclave, with many victims still unaccounted for under the rubble.

According to Mehr News, the figures were provided by the Gaza Ministry of Health, which continues to document casualties despite the challenging conditions on the ground.