Gaza death toll rises to 73,910 since start of Israeli offensive
Three charred bodies recovered after Israeli strike on a civilian vehicle in Sheikh Radwan market, as Gaza's death toll continues to climb.
Since the onset of the Israeli offensive in Gaza, the death toll has tragically surged to 73,910, according to Palestinian news agency WAFA. As of October 7, 2023, the toll has reached 1,390 deaths and 4,801 injuries, with 831 bodies recovered. Following the last update on September 5, 2026, an additional 85 fatalities have been added to the cumulative death count.
The grim situation escalated further on October 8 when Israeli forces struck a civilian vehicle in the Sheikh Radwan market area of northern Gaza, resulting in the recovery of three severely charred bodies. In the preceding 48 hours, the Gaza Ministry of Health reported the arrival of four more bodies and 17 injured individuals at hospitals across the Strip due to ongoing bombardment.
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