Gaza Death Toll Rises to 72,610 as Conflict Casualties Mount

Cairo — The death toll in the Gaza Strip has risen to 72,610 since the outbreak of war between Hamas and Israel on Oct. 7, 2023, with 172,448 people injured, Gaza health authorities said on Sunday.

The authorities said that since a ceasefire took effect on Oct. 10 last year, 830 Palestinians have been killed and 2,345 injured, indicating continued casualties despite the truce.

Officials added that many victims are believed to remain buried under rubble, suggesting the overall death toll could rise further as recovery efforts continue.

The figures, provided by health authorities in Gaza, could not be independently verified.