Gaza death toll nears 73,000 as total casualties exceed 246,000
Occupied Jerusalem, June 10 (SANA)The death toll from Israel’s war on theGaza Stripsince October 2023 has risen to 72,991, with 173,212 people injured, bringing the total number of reported casualties to more than 246,000, according to Palestinian medical sources.
The Palestinian news agencyWAFAreported on Wednesday that hospitals in Gaza received three bodies and five injured people over the previous 24 hours.
The sources added that since the ceasefire took effect on April 10, the death toll has reached 981 while 3104 people have been injured. A total of 783 bodies were also recovered during the same period.
Health officials said a number of victims remain trapped beneath rubble or in areas inaccessible to emergency crews, with rescue and ambulance teams unable to reach them.
The figures could rise further as recovery operations continue in several parts of the enclave.