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Three years into Gaza war, death toll passes 74,000

Original: 3 years of # Gaza # Genocide : The human toll of Israel’s assault - Gaza’s Health Ministry reported 74,237 deaths and 17

Three years after Israel's assault on Gaza began, the territory's Health Ministry reports 74,237 deaths and 175,206 injuries as of October 4, 2026. The reported death toll equals roughly 3.4% of Gaza's estimated prewar population of 2.2 million, a figure being cited to illustrate the scale of civilian suffering in the conflict.

Why now: The third anniversary of the war is prompting renewed attention to its cumulative human cost.

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• 3 years of # Gaza # Genocide : The human toll of Israel’s assault - Gaza’s Health Ministry reported 74,237 deaths and 175,206 injuries as of Oct. 4 2026. - The reported death toll alone is equivalent to about 3.4% of Gaza’s estimated prewar population of 2.2 million – roughly… · Gardenia@eldritch.cafe · 5

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