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- 1Palestinian death toll in Gaza war passes 74,000▼Palestinian death toll in Gaza war rises above 74,000 since the war began and other Mideast news
Gaza health authorities report that the Palestinian death toll in the war between Israel and Hamas has risen above 74,000 since fighting began in October 2023. The figure comes from the Gaza Health Ministry, whose count the United Nations and many observers have previously described as broadly reliable. News outlets across the United States and internationally are carrying the update alongside other Middle East developments, keeping the scale of the conflict's human cost in focus.
- 2Detained Tunisian flotilla activists' health deteriorating●Detained Tunisian flotilla activists: Worsening health amid family anguish
Activists from the Tunisian flotilla, detained after attempting to sail toward Gaza, are reportedly experiencing worsening health while in custody, according to Al Jazeera. Their families say they are being kept in the dark about the detainees' conditions and whereabouts, and are demanding their immediate release. The report highlights growing anguish among relatives as calls mount for Tunisian authorities to account for the activists' treatment.