Wednesday, August 19, 2026 - Gaza’s Health Ministry says the death toll from Israeli attacks since October 2023 has reached 73,409, after nine more Palestinians were killed and 23 injured over the past 24 hours.
The ministry said hospitals received seven bodies and dozens of injured people, while some victims remain trapped under rubble and on roads because rescue teams cannot reach them.
The latest casualties come amid continued Israeli shelling and gunfire across Gaza despite the October 2025 ceasefire. According to the ministry, 1,273 Palestinians have been killed and 4,223 injured in what it describes as violations of the ceasefire.
The latest figures underline the continuing danger facing civilians, even as diplomatic efforts seek to prevent a wider return to war.
The humanitarian situation remains critical, with widespread destruction and large numbers of people still dependent on emergency assistance. The continuing deaths are increasing pressure on international mediators to secure a lasting halt to hostilities and ensure humanitarian access.
With casualties still being reported and victims remaining under rubble, the situation in Gaza remains an urgent humanitarian crisis requiring immediate action.
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