Key facts
- Gaza's Health Ministry reports at least 73,293 Palestinians killed and 173,96 wounded.
- Nine individuals were killed and one body recovered in the past 24 hours.
- The total death toll since the war began on October 7, 2023, is 73,001.
- Over 173,200 people have been wounded since the start of the war.
- An Israeli strike in Jabaliya refugee camp killed at least four people.
- The U.S.-brokered ceasefire deal has stalled, with disagreements over disarmament and troop withdrawal.
The Palestinian death toll from the Israel-Hamas war has surpassed 73,000, according to Gaza's Health Ministry. The ministry reported that 73,293 Palestinians have been killed and 173,96 wounded since October 7, 2023. In the last 24 hours, nine people were killed and one body was recovered.
Additional analyses suggest higher casualty figures, with one study estimating at least 75,811 people killed by May 3, 2026, including Palestinians and Israelis. Another analysis estimated 75,200 violent deaths and 8,540 excess non-violent deaths between October 2023 and January 2025. A May 2025 investigation into a classified IDF database indicated that 83% of the death toll at the time were civilians.
Israeli military operations continue despite a stalled and fragile ceasefire. Israel states it is targeting Hamas and other militants, and blames Hamas for operating in densely populated areas. The Gaza Health Ministry, part of the Hamas-led government, maintains detailed records considered generally reliable by United Nations agencies and independent experts. However, the ministry does not distinguish between civilians and militants, stating women and children make up around half of all fatalities.
The U.S.-brokered ceasefire deal reached in October has stalled, with key elements like hostage return and reconstruction facing deadlock. Both sides accuse the other of violating the agreement. The war has displaced most of Gaza's population, left large parts of the territory in rubble, and created widespread shortages of food, medicine, and basic supplies.