Israel’s Aggression Kills 72,553 Palestinians in Gaza, Medical Sources Say

Medical sources in the Gaza Strip said the death toll from Israel’s aggression on Gaza since October 7, 2023 has risen to 72,553, while 172,296 others were wounded, according to WAFA Agency.

“The death toll from the Israeli genocide in Gaza has risen to 72,551”

Anadolu Ajansi

WAFA also said that “two people were killed and 22 others were injured in the past 24 hours” as ambulance and civil defense teams were unable to reach some victims.

Anadolu Ajansi

WAFA added that “a number of victims remain under the rubble and in the streets,” and that “since the ceasefire on October 11, the total number of slain people has reached 777,” with “the number of injuries has reached 2,193,” plus “761 cases of body recovery.”

Arab News PK similarly reported that the death toll “has risen to 72,553” and that “a total of 172,296 people have been injured.”

It also echoed the same past-24-hours figures, saying “two people had been killed and 22 injured in the past 24 hours,” and that victims remained trapped as “ambulance and civil defense teams have been unable to reach them.”

Middle East Eye also put the death toll at 72,553 with 172,296 wounded, and said “At least two people were killed and 22 injured in the past 24 hours,” while “ambulance and civil defence teams unable to reach them.”

Multiple reports tied the updated totals to a ceasefire timeline, while also describing ongoing violations.

WAFA said that “since the ceasefire on October 11, the total number of slain people has reached 777,” and that “the number of injuries has reached 2,193,” alongside “761 cases of body recovery.”

Arab News PK

Middle East Eye likewise stated that “Since a ceasefire on 11 October, 777 people have been killed and 2,193 injured,” and added that “761 bodies have also been recovered over the same period.”

The Express Tribune described the ceasefire as declared in “October in the Egyptian city of Sharm El-Shiekh,” and said “since the ceasefire began on October 10, 2025” there were “777 Palestinians have been killed and 2,193 injured by Israeli attacks in Gaza.”

It also said the health ministry reported that Israeli forces “continue to violate the ceasefire in place since October 2025 through shelling and gunfire, resulting in casualties.”

Anadolu Ajansı reported a slightly different cumulative death toll figure, saying the death toll “has risen to 72,551” and that “the toll from Israeli violations since October 11 has risen to '775 dead and 2,171 injured.'”

A separate incident described injuries in northern Gaza, while the broader death and injury totals were reiterated.

“More than 71,000 dead in Gaza: the Israeli army acknowledges Hamas's toll”

France 24

The Yaffa News Network said “Several Palestinian citizens were injured by Israeli occupation forces' gunfire on Monday evening, April 20, 2026, in the Al-Faluja area of Jabalia, northern Gaza Strip,” adding “with one injury reported as critical.”

It stated that “This incident occurred as the medical community reported two martyrs and 22 injuries over the past 24 hours due to ongoing military operations.”

The report said “Rescue and civil defense teams remain unable to reach numerous victims who are still trapped under the rubble or lying on blocked roads,” and it described this as “further complicating the dire humanitarian landscape in the enclave.”

Yaffa also said “The Ministry of Health in Gaza confirmed that the total death toll since October 7, 2023 has risen to 72,553 martyrs, with 172,296 people injured.”

It added that “Officials stated that these figures highlight the catastrophic impact of the prolonged conflict,” and warned that “the inability to recover bodies from destroyed buildings poses significant health risks.”

Beyond the Gaza health ministry totals, Western mainstream reporting described Israeli statements that disputed or later accepted parts of those figures, and it highlighted how different categories of deaths were treated.

France 24 said that after Israel had long described the Gaza Health Ministry figures as “deceptive,” “the Israeli army now estimates that more than 71,000 Gazans have been killed since October 7.”

franceinfo

It reported that the Israeli army “acknowledged, on Thursday, January 29, that more than 71,000 Palestinians had been killed by gunfire or air strikes in the enclave since October 7,” citing Haaretz.

France 24 quoted the Israeli daily’s framing: “The Israeli army has accepted the estimate of the Gaza Health Ministry, led by Hamas, according to which about 71,667 Palestinians have been killed during the Israel-Hamas war,” and it said the Israeli army contended that “these data do not distinguish between civilians and Hamas militants.”

Franceinfo later reported a reversal, saying “the Israeli army spokesperson denied it” and that the Israeli army denied on Friday, January 30, having taken to its own account the tally advanced by Gaza authorities of more than 71,000 Palestinians killed.

Franceinfo included a direct quote from the Israeli army spokesperson on X: “The IDF notes that the information published does not reflect its official data,” and “Any publication or information on this subject will be disseminated through official and appropriate channels,” wrote Lieutenant Colonel Nadav Shoshani.

The sources also connected the Gaza death toll reporting to broader humanitarian access efforts and to international legal and institutional responses.

“The Israeli army announced on Wednesday that 70,000 Gazans had died, a figure reported on Thursday by the Israeli daily Haaretz”

Le Temps

WAFA’s page included a listing that “Japan and UNOPS launch $3.8 million project to bolster humanitarian access and health services in Gaza and West Bank,” and it also referenced “Japan and UNFPA launch new project to deliver health and protection services for women and girls in Palestine.”

Le Temps

Arab News PK said “Several international organizations have accused Israel of committing genocide in Gaza,” and it added that “The International Criminal Court has issued warrants of arrest for several Israeli leaders on charges of committing war crimes.”

Le Temps described how Israeli military officials estimated that “no fewer than 25,000 of the 70,000 dead are Hamas terrorists,” while also noting that “in August, three media outlets, including two Israelis who had access to the military intelligence database (AMAN, its Hebrew acronym), reported that 83% of Gaza's dead were civilians.”

France 24 said the Israeli army’s figures were “considered reliable by the UN,” while also stating that “international journalists are barred by Israel from entering Gaza unaccompanied,” making the figures “impossible to verify independently.”

Anadolu Ajansı described the destruction and reconstruction scale, saying the agreement came after “two years of genocidal war started by Israel on October 8, 2023 with U.S. support,” and that it caused “extensive destruction affecting about 90 percent of civilian infrastructure,” with “the United Nations estimating the reconstruction cost at around $70 billion.”