GAZA, April 18, 2026 (WAFA) – The death toll from the Israeli aggression on the Gaza Strip has reached 72,549, with 172,274 injured, since the start of the assault on October 7, 2023, medical sources in Gaza reported.

They said that hospitals in Gaza received the bodies of  eighth slain  Palestinians, along with 24 injuries, in the past 24 hours.

The number of fatalities since the ceasefire on October 11 has surged to 773, with more than 2,171 injuries reported. The bodies of 761 Palestinians have been retrieved over the same period. 

Thousands of victims remain trapped under collapsed buildings or on the streets. However, emergency responders are struggling to reach them due to a lack of essential equipment for debris removal and rescue operations.

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