Gaza Death Toll Rises to 74,480 Since Start of Israeli Aggression

The death toll in the Gaza Strip has risen to 74,480, with 175,539 injured since the start of the Israeli aggression on October 7, 2023, the official Palestinian news agency WAFA reported. 

Medical sources said hospitals in the Gaza Strip received 5 slain people, including 4 newly recorded fatalities, and 22 injured individuals over the past 24 hours. Since the ceasefire on October 11, the total number of fatalities has reached 1,522, with 5,421 injured, while 839 bodies have been recovered. A number of victims remain trapped under the rubble or lying on the roads, as ambulance and rescue crews are unable to reach them, the Palestinian News and Information Agency (WAFA) said in a statement.

The Gaza Strip has been under intense Israeli bombardment since October 7, 2023. The conflict has resulted in significant damage to infrastructure and loss of life. The Palestinian Authority and international organizations have called for an immediate ceasefire and humanitarian aid to the affected areas.

The Gaza Strip is a coastal region in the Middle East that borders Egypt and Israel. It has a population of approximately 2 million people and has been under Israeli blockade since 2007. The region has experienced several conflicts over the years, resulting in significant human suffering and economic hardship.