Gaza Death Toll Rises to 73,651, Health Ministry Says
The totals point to continued post‑ceasefire deaths and stalled recoveries that complicate casualty verification and delivery of aid.
Overview
- On Saturday Gaza’s health ministry reported a cumulative 73,651 people killed and 174,575 wounded since 7 October 2023, and said 1,344 were killed and 4,464 wounded after the 11 October 2025 ceasefire.
- Health officials said 17 people were killed over the past 48 hours, including 11 bodies recovered from under rubble, and 27 wounded were taken to hospitals across the territory.
- Authorities say tallies are still being revised as records are completed; Wafa reported that 160 additional fatalities were added after August verification, showing numbers rise when bodies are recovered and files are closed.
- Rescue and ambulance crews continue to struggle to reach people trapped under rubble or stranded on roads, which delays medical care and the recovery of remains.
- International outlets widely cite the Gaza ministry’s figures while United Nations officials and rights groups continue to criticize the conduct of the campaign and highlight urgent gaps in access, aid and verification.