Key facts
- Gaza's Health Ministry reports 73,381 Palestinians killed and 174,231 wounded since October 7, 2023.
- Four fatalities were recorded in the last 24 hours.
- Thousands of additional bodies are believed to be buried under rubble.
- The number of injured has surpassed 100,000.
- The October 7 attacks on Israel resulted in 1,195 deaths, including 815 civilians.
The death toll in Gaza has risen to 73,381 Palestinians killed, with 174,231 wounded, according to Gaza's Health Ministry. These figures cover the period since October 7, 2023. In the most recent 24-hour reporting period, four fatalities were recorded, including two individuals who succumbed to earlier injuries.
Estimates suggest thousands more are buried under rubble, and the number of injured exceeds 100,000. Analyses have projected significantly higher death tolls than initially reported by the ministry, accounting for traumatic and non-traumatic deaths, and differentiating between combatants and civilians. One investigation into an IDF database indicated a high percentage of civilian casualties among the deceased.
The conflict has had a profound impact on the population, with a survey indicating over 60% of Gazans have lost family members. Gaza is also reported to have the highest number of child amputees per capita globally.
Separately, the October 7 attacks on Israel resulted in 1,195 deaths, including 815 civilians. As of October 2025, Israel reported a total of 1,152 fatalities.