GAZA, June 1, 2026 (WAFA) – Medical sources in the Gaza Strip announced on Monday that the death toll from the Israeli offensive on Gaza has risen to 72,941, with 172,967 people injured since the beginning of the war on October 7, 2023.

According to the sources, hospitals across the Gaza Strip received two newly recovered fatalities and 40 injured persons during the past 24 hours.

The sources added that since the ceasefire that took effect on October 11 last year, the number of fatalities has reached 932, while 2,859 people have been reported injured. A total of 781 bodies have also been recovered during that period.

Medical officials noted that a number of victims remain trapped under rubble and in inaccessible areas, as ambulance and rescue crews continue to face difficulties reaching them.

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