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Gaza death toll rises
Middle East Eye7 hours ago
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The article reports that Palestinian fatalities in Gaza have risen to 72,285 with 172,028 wounded since 7 October 2023, and describes at least five additional deaths in two recent strikes in Jabalia and Khan Younis. This underscores ongoing lethal Israeli strikes in Gaza and a deteriorating humanitarian situation that sustains high regional tension and potential for further escalation.
Summary
Gaza death toll rises
The death toll of Palestinians killed by Israel in Gaza has reached 72,285, with another 172,028 wounded in attacks since 7 October 2023, Wafa news agency is reporting, citing health officials.
The update comes after at least five Palestinians were killed in the last 24 hours in two separate strikes across the territory.
An attack killed at least three in northern Gaza's Jabalia, while another strike killed two in Khan Younis in the south.
Israel has killed at least 709 Palestinians and wounded another 1,928 since the 11 October "ceasefire".
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Countries & Regions
IsraelPalestiniansGaza StripWafa (Palestinian news agency)Middle East EyeIDF (implicitly)
Weapons & Military
strikes/airstrikes (unspecified)unspecified munitions
Threat Indicators
military action
nuclear threat
cyber warfare
terrorism
Key Phrases
"Very high cumulative civilian casualty figures indicate a prolonged, intense campaign with severe humanitarian consequences.""Continued lethal strikes after the reported 'ceasefire' indicate the ceasefire is fragile and violations are ongoing, increasing risk of renewed large-scale hostilities.""Recent deaths in both northern (Jabalia) and southern (Khan Younis) Gaza show geographically broad targeting, complicating protection of civilians and aid delivery.""High casualty reporting fuels international condemnation and may increase diplomatic pressure, protests, or third-party involvement, raising escalation risk regionally."