Palestinian death toll in Gaza tops 73,000, officials say, as Israel strikes despite ceasefire
Summary
The death toll of Palestinians in the Gaza Strip has passed 73,000 since the start of the Israel-Hamas war in October 2023. Despite a ceasefire deal brokered by the U.S., Israeli strikes continue against Hamas militants, and both sides accuse each other of violating the agreement.Key Facts
- Over 73,000 Palestinians have died in the Gaza conflict, with the latest reported deaths on June 12, 2026.
- More than 173,200 people have been wounded since the war began.
- The war started after Hamas attacked Israel on October 7, 2023, killing around 1,200 people and taking 251 hostages.
- A U.S.-brokered ceasefire ended full-scale fighting and led to hostage returns but has faced challenges.
- Hamas has refused to disarm, and Israeli troops have moved forward in Gaza instead of withdrawing.
- Both Israel and Hamas say the other side breaks the ceasefire, but the deal remains in place.
- The conflict has displaced most of Gaza’s 2 million people and damaged much of the territory’s infrastructure.
- Gaza faces shortages of food, medicine, and other basic needs because border crossings are mostly closed by Israel.
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