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Gaza Death Toll Surpasses 71,000 Amid Fragile Ceasefire

1/30/2026

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The Gaza health ministry reports 71,667 fatalities since October 7, 2023, with 492 deaths after the ceasefire.
Ministry tallies 171,343 injuries, about 8.1% of Gaza's population.
The United Nations and humanitarian groups consider these figures reliable, while Israel Defense Forces sources say the toll may exceed 75,000.
Despite a fragile ceasefire, violence persists as Israel and Hamas prepare the next phase, contingent on the return of a hostage's body.

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The Gaza health ministry reports 71,667 fatalities since October 7, 2023, with 492 deaths after the ceasefire.
Ministry tallies 171,343 injuries, about 8.1% of Gaza's population.
The United Nations and humanitarian groups consider these figures reliable, while Israel Defense Forces sources say the toll may exceed 75,000.
Despite a fragile ceasefire, violence persists as Israel and Hamas prepare the next phase, contingent on the return of a hostage's body.