Middle East Eye
centerLIVE UPDATEGaza death toll rises to 72,289 as victims remain under rubble
NEWS SUMMARY
As of April 2, 2026, at least 72,289 Palestinians have been killed and 172,043 wounded in Gaza since October 7, 2023, according to Wafa. Rescue efforts are hampered by a lack of equipment and restricted access to areas under Israeli control, leaving thousands missing under rubble.
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CONFLICT OVERVIEW
Israel–Palestine
The Israeli-Palestinian conflict is an ongoing military and political conflict in the Levant, with recent major escalations beginning in October 2023.
Active since May 1948
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