Gaza death toll rises to 74,370 amid persistent ceasefire violations

The death toll in Gaza has risen to 74,370 since October 7, 2023, with 175,371 injuries reported by medical sources as of October 10, 2026. Hospitals in the Gaza Strip received 10 new fatalities and 65 injured individuals in the 24 hours leading up to this date. The overall casualty figures are primarily attributed to the ongoing Israeli offensive.

Despite a ceasefire agreement that officially took effect on October 11, 2025, over 100 humanitarian and human rights organizations assert that the truce exists "in name only" due to persistent Israeli attacks and significant violations. Since the ceasefire began, more than 1,400 Palestinians, including numerous children, have been killed, and thousands more injured.

The continued violence and restrictions on aid and reconstruction efforts have exacerbated a severe humanitarian crisis across Gaza. Reports indicate widespread destruction, with nearly 2 million people still requiring shelter and the majority of hospitals remaining non-functional. The dire conditions have also led to widespread food insecurity and an increase in preventable diseases.