Palestinian death toll in Gaza war rises above 74,000 since the war began and other Mideast news
The death toll from the Israel-Hamas conflict in Gaza has surpassed 74,000, according to Gaza's Health Ministry. The toll stands at 74,016 people, with 175,068 wounded, since the war began on October 7, 2023. A ceasefire, which took effect on October 10, has halted the heaviest fighting. However, Israeli strikes continue in what the military claims are responses to threats or attacks.
Since the ceasefire, 1,145 Palestinians have lost their lives, reported the Hamas-led government's health ministry, which maintains detailed records generally trusted by U.N. agencies and international organizations. Women and children constitute approximately half of the toll.
Meanwhile, seven Israeli soldiers have been killed since the ceasefire. The ceasefire remains largely stalled, with Israeli forces controlling over half of the Palestinian territory, Hamas not disarming, a new Palestinian government not yet formed, and reconstruction yet to commence. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu insists Israeli forces will not withdraw until Hamas disarms.
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